Scenes from the Pulitzer Prize-Winning Book The Beak of the Finch

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The setting for "The Beak of the Finch".

Daphne Major Island

The "welcome mat" -- the easiest landing spot.

Daphne Major Island

The cave at center served as the dining room. It's quite a ways from the only place on the island level enough for tents, but it's close to the "welcome mat," so the food and water doesn't have to be hauled as far.

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A look at some cacti. Each plant, and each finch living in and around it, became individually familiar to the researchers.

Daphne Major Island

Sleeping quarters. The only place on the island level enough to support a few decent-sized tents.

Daphne Major Island