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Rotges, or Little Auks. 



As we approached in the ship to where they 

 were swimming and feeding, these little birds 

 would instantly dive, and we could distinctly see 

 them in the clear water swimming, or, as the sailors 

 aver, flying, at the depth of three or four fathoms. 

 The harsh discordant noise which these birds give 

 out at times produces such a din as effectually 

 to preclude the possibility of hearing any other 

 sound. 



Several dovekies, or black guillemots, were also 

 seen. 



Little Auks. 



