96 FAMILIAR WILD BIRDS. 



The note of the Gannet is a harsh discordant croak, 

 resembling the syllables carra often repeated, and modified 

 in different ways, it is most usually heard during the 

 breeding-season or when the birds are fishing or disturbed. 



It is stated that the Gannet requires four years to arrive 

 at maturity, and that until the bird has attained this age it 

 does not breed. 



They are easily kept in confinement if taken from the 

 nest, and will become very tame, but are very expensive to 

 keep, as the quantity of fish they consume is something 

 enormous. 



