912, BIRD STUDIES WITH A CAMERA 
ture tumble. As it is, this hook is often the only 
thing that saves him if he chances to lose his foot- 
ing; catching by the bill and neck he hangs for a 
110. Young Pelicans, stage preceding flight. 
moment, and then, like a gymnast, hauls himself up 
by the aid of his toes. 
If the young Pelican’s home is on the ground, at 
this age he waddles about playing by himself or 
fighting all comers. He dabbles in the shallow 
water, filling his pouch with mud and water, bits of 
