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Description of a Hawk shot in 1851, on the Chevet Park Estate, by William Severs, 

 Keeper to the late Sir T. Pilkington. By R. Hobson, Esq., M.D. fWith a Plate.) 193 



Effects of the Severe Weather on the Hirundinidaj at Woburn, Bedfordshire, and 

 the Neighbourhood. By G. B. Clarke, Esq 



Note on the Leech 



Land and Fresh Water Shells in the Vicinity of Oxford. By J. D 



Ornithological and Other Notes, No. 2. By S. Stone, Esq 



Contributions to the Icthyology of Banffshire. By W 



Letter to the Editor. By Jno. J. Bkiggs, Esq 



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