M4 NODDY. 



NODDY. 



BLACK NODDY. NODDY TERN. 

 PLATE CCXX. FIGURE I. 



Sterna stoltda, JENYNS. GOULD. 



Anous stolidus, EYTON. 



THE nesting-places of this bird are banks and 

 rocks. 



The nest, which is placed in low trees or bushes, 

 is made of twigs and dry grass, and that of the 

 former year is often repaired, being thus raised to the 

 height of nearly a couple of feet. Thousands of birds 

 build together. 



The eggs, three in number, are of a reddish yellow 

 colour, spotted with dull red and purple. They are 

 thought very good to eat. 



