260 ISLES OF SUMMER. 



sell to passing vessels, most of wliich die for want of care. They 

 are killed by hundreds for their feathers, and thus gradually 

 their ranks are being thinned, until at last the Flamingo, like 

 the Dodo and Soltaire, will be a thing of the j^ast. * * * * 

 While on the nest, this bird sits with its legs hanging down on 

 either side, and it presents a most ludicrous appearance." 



They were formerly seen in immense flocks, and Mr. Sargeant 

 states that one flock which he saw numbered five thousand — but 

 he omitted to add that he counted them. 



Whether seen upon the beautiful water of the shallow lakes 

 and mangrove swamps, or among the green leaves of a tropical 

 forest, a large flock of flamingoes, with their bright scarlet uni- 

 forms, must present a most gorgeous appearance. 



Mr, Corey's book contains a " General Catalogue of the Birds 

 of the Bahamas," in which he gives the names of one hundred 

 and forty-nine species. Of these, all but twenty-flve it seems, 

 are also found in the United States. Some are limited in their 

 range, being confined to certain islands. 



THRUSHES. 



Plumbeous Thrush, (called by the natives Blue Thrasher). 

 This bird is found upon Xcw Providence and Abaco, but remains 

 generally concealed in thickets. 



Paw-paw Thrush. It inhabits Inagua. 



Little Mocking Bird. It is a common resident at Inagua. 



Bahama 3focl-iug Bird. It is very abundant throughout the 

 year in the Bahamas. Dr. Bryant says: " On those keys which 

 are barely large enough for ary land birds to inhabit them, this 

 bird is sure to be the first settler; and on some of them, as Ship 

 Channel Keys for instance, which are only a few acres in extent, 

 there would be two or three pairs, each occupying its own domain, 

 which they did not allow to be invaded by the others without 



