BIRDS OF THE BAHAMA ISLANDS. 
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The Least Bittern, although occasionally found in the Bahamas, 
can only be considered as a rare visitant. A single specimen was 
taken at Lake Cunningham, New Providence. It frequents marshy 
ground, and when “ flushed ” flies but a short distance. According 
to Audubon,- the nest is a flat structure of weed and grass, placed on 
the ground or in a low bush. It lays from two to five eggs, of a dull 
white color, sometimes showing a bluish tinge. 
Fig. Aud. Bds. N. A., Vol. VI. pi. 366. 
