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Fig. 198. BOTH BIRDS CIRCLED OVERHEAD. 



and shoots downward, lieadfirst ; just before striking tiic 

 water, the long legs are thrown forward so that the sharp 

 talons reach even in front of his head, — he accomplishes the 

 remarkable feat of diving into the water both headfirst and 

 feet-first at one and the same time. The average success 

 of Fish Hawks at their trade, seems to be about one catch 

 to three misses. They will catch any kind of fish that 

 swim near the surface. — fish weigliing, usually, from a half 

 pound to two or three pounds. 



