The setting for "The Beak of the Finch".
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The "welcome mat" -- the easiest landing spot.
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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.
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Sleeping quarters. The only place on the island level enough to support
a few decent-sized tents.
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