The Oozlefinch is that strange bird known to the Coast Artillery for his peculiar appearance and habits. One of his most peculiar habits is flying backwards to keep the dust out of his eyes. We don’t know whether this is due to the prominence of his eyes or the absence of feathers.

While he flies faced to the rear, the direction of his movement is always to the front. Where he picked up his rough language we can’t imagine. It probably came from association with some rough Coast Artillerymen who came back from service overseas after the great war.