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Publication I. 
17. Phalacrocorax pelagicus resplendens —Baird’s Cormorant. 
This Cormorant was seen only at Santa Barbara Island, where 
it was nesting in smaller numbers than either of the other 
species. The nests were unique, in always being inaccessible. 
They were built either on a narrow projection of rock, or in a 
niche on the face of a cliff. Seldom more than two or three 
nests were seen in any one place. The birds were apparently 
incubating. Two specimens of the Baird’s Cormorant were 
taken. 
18. Pelecanus californicus —California Brown Pelican. 
Common at San Pedro harbor, and for several miles out into the 
channel. Mr. Gaylord saw a flock of fifteen at San Nicolas 
Island on May 25. A few were seen near Santa Barbara Island 
on May 13. No signs of nesting were found anywhere. 
19. Ardea herodias —Great Blue Heron. 
One was seen on the southeast end of San Clemente Island on 
March 28, and another on San Nicolas Island on May 24. 
20. Himantopus mexicanus —Black-necked Stilt. 
I took a male Black-necked Stilt on San Nicolas Island on May 
25. It was alone on the margin of a tide pool. 
21. Heteractitis incanus —Wandering Tattler. 
I took a male Wandering Tattler on the southeast end of San 
Clemente Island on March 29. It was alone on a rocky beach. 
22. Actitis macularia —Spotted Sandpiper. 
I took a female Spotted Sandpiper on San Nicolas Island on 
May 25. It was alone flying along the beach. Undoubtedly a 
migrant. 
23. Aigialitis nivosa —Snowy Plover. 
This bird was common along the sandy beaches at San Nicolas 
Island, and was undoubtedly breeding. Two specimens were 
taken May 20. 
24. Arenaria melanocephala —Black Turnstone. 
During my first visit to San Clemente Island, these birds were 
not uncommon along the rocky shores. An adult male was 
secured on March 28. 
