THE GREAT WIIITK PELICAN 





the male in the breeding-season, after which il drops off. 

 It begins to grow about February 15, is perfeel by May 1, 



and drops off not later than July 1. 



To-day, as a matter of course, the Great "While Pelican 

 is a rare bird. On the west coast of Florida il is even yel 



N. Y. Zoological Park. 



GRE \T WHITE PELICAN. 



occasionally seen. AW saw three al Marco [sland, in January, 

 1914. It is yel found inland in certain western localities, 

 where there are lakes large enough to shelter it and supply it 

 with fish, and it is to be hoped thai it will be many years 

 ere this grand bird is exterminated. Fortunately, a colony 

 has become established on an island iii Yellowstone Lake, in 



