4S 



LORD HOWE ISLAND. 



Sula cyanops, Sundevall. 



The Masked Gannet was found breeding from September to December ; 

 little or no attempt is made at forming a nest, the eggs, two in number, 

 usually being deposited on the bare ground, when nearly laid, they are of a 

 pale greenish-white colour, which in most instances is covered with a thick 

 coating of lime ; after being sat upon for a few days, the eggs become soiled 

 and assume a dirty brown hue. In form they vary from short to long ovals. 



Length, (A) 2*47 inches x 1*84 inch. 



(B) 2-62 , 



, x 1-78 



(C) 2-47 , 



, xl-9 



(D) 3-65 , 



, x 1-81 



(E) 2-6 



xl-87 



(F) 2-57 , 



xl-9 



A. J. NORTH. 



