THE SUDD 
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storks we often saw sitting- bunched-up on some ambatch 
bough, thoug-h when in action they were smart enough. 
One I watched capture two immense creatures that fought 
hard for their lives. I wonder what they were? Who 
can say what strange amphibians exist unknown in these 
eerie lagoons? 
Night-Herons (immature)—Midday. 
(The halo represents umbrageous foliage.) 
February 12.—Thank heaven, after four days and 
nights, we have cleared the Sudd! Whatever mental 
joys be derivable from having seen and learnt something 
of the secrets of the unknown, at least one’s eyes rejoice 
on quitting the dismal swamp and regaining once more 
the sight of God’s earth, with its solid ground, its trees, 
bushes, grass, and manifold beauties. 
