212 BIRD STUDIES WITH A CAMEItA 



tiire tumble. As it is, this hoolv is often tlie only 

 thing that saves him if he chances to lose his foot- 

 ing ; catching by the bill and neck he hangs for a 



110. Veiling I'rlican.s, Khif,'f pi'eri'Jiiif; tliKlit. 



moment, and then, like a gymnast, hauls himself up 

 by the aid of liis toes. 



If tlie young Pelican's home is on the ground, at 

 this ag(^ lie waddles about playing by himself or 

 fighting all comers. He dabbles in the shallow 

 water, lilling his pouch witli mud and water, bits of 



