THE HERRING GULL. 



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because they are then more readily approached. 

 Such a practice must inevitably lead to the total 

 expulsion of many species from our cliffs. A rock 

 without Sea-gulls is shorn of half its beauty; and 

 all true naturalists must rejoice that recent legis- 

 lation has provided for the protection during the 

 nesting season of the birds whose companionship 

 at the sea -side adds so much to the pleasure of 

 a walk. 



