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The Heron. 



which serves as a kind 

 of scoop-net. This pouch 

 will hold fish sufficient 

 for the dinner of six men. 



63. Pelicans are expert fish- 

 ers. A number of them will 

 surround a shoal of fishes and, 

 gradually swimming closer to- 

 gether, drive them into shallow 

 water, where they devour them 

 in large quantities. Having 

 webbed feet, they are excellent 

 swimmers. 



64. They feed their young 

 with food which they had swal- 

 lowed, and which they have the 

 power of raising to their bills. 



65. Pelicans are found in 

 Florida, California and other 

 parts of North America; alsa 

 in Asia, Africa and Southeast 



ern Europe. Some are white, and others brown. 



66. Another excellent fisher is the HERON. 

 It is remarkable for its long, curved neck, long 

 bill, and long, straight legs, which are admirably 

 adapted to its mode of life. Its feet are not 

 webbed and, consequently, it is not a swimmer. 



67. Its home is near swamps. Its food consists of 

 fish, frogs, etc., which it catches by watching in dark, 

 lonely spots. In this respect it differs from the Pelican, 

 Gull, Petrel and Ibis, which are very active. 



Blackboard Drawing-: Her- 

 on; full height, 3H feet. 



