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Pelicanus bassanus. The Gannet builds on the highest rocks.

Or scarce suspended, in the air Hang perilous." Suspended by a slight rope, the adventurous native of the north of Scotland is let down from the highest cliffs that hang over the sea, while with little or no support, he collects the eggs of the sea fowl, in a basket tied round his waist.   The feathers also of these birds gathered from the rocks are a great object to these poor industrious people.