During a trip to Wizard Island several conies were observed. These animals have often been reported from this unusual place. The question has often been raised as to how they got there, since this small crater is separated from the cliffs of the rim by a considerable expanse of water. Many conjectures may be offered, but most of them can hardly be accepted. It is suggested that they crossed on the ice or on snow slides from the cliffs above. There are records of that portion of the lake, between the Island and the nearest cliffs freezing, but this little animal would not be seeking new environments at that time of the year.

Signs of conies may be found near the bottom of the crater on the Island, on the north side, near a cairn which has been piled there. A few moments of waiting will be rewarded. On this occasion one cony was observed at less than three paces.