206 THE BOTANY OF THE SNARES, 
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THE BOTANY OF THE SNARES. 
By T. Kiex, F.L.S. 
Tue Snares comprise several rocky islands situate on the 48th 
parallel of south latitude and about 65 miles in a south-westerly 
arsction from the extreme vere point of Stewart Island. 
Owing to their ene outside the direct i ot vessels they are but 
0 ir 
ut a 
diameter. The cliffs are steep and lofty, but a good boat harbour 
exists on the north-east side. The rocks are granitic, and the 
issuing from wampy ground unite before Rese the slits, | but 
everywhere, their numbers being but little reduced by the preda 
ceous sa! ype which swoop down upon Bie seta eggs or young 
self, 
form their Durows amongst the r sis of the trees, and may be 
heard mewin puling in all directions. Several interesting 
birds iSnabit he raid, the more noticeable being the 
lea); th i 
| Sulous 
frequent on this i little island, and associated with a small robin 
(Miro Traversii) only known preteen on the Chatham Islands. 
The occurrence With s 
of birds weak ff 
lonely islands is very suggestiy Power of flight on these 
The true fur-seal was ied plentiful on the Snares, but has 
almost become extirpated through the continuous visits of sealers, 
