Reproduced by permission from "Game Birds and Shooting Sketches," by J. G. \Iillais. 



BLACK-COCK ON THEIR PLAYING-GROUND 



Photo: R. Chislttt 



A PAIR OF GREAT SKUAS AND THEIR YOUNG 



The Great Skua is a species related to the Gulls on which it preys by compelling them to disgorge the food they have just obtained. 

 The similar Arctic Skua, to lead unwelcome visitors away from the neighbourhood of its nest, will cunningly sham a broken wing or leg, 

 luring the intruder to give chase. When at a safe distance from the nest the bird will suddenly rise in the air and fly away. 



