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Hawk has. been known to kill a partridge at a 
single blow. Its flight is low and rapid, and it is 
generally seen skimming along the sides of hedges 
in search of its prey. Its nest, which is rudely 
constructed, is placed on the ground amongst the 
heather. The egos, varying in number from three 
to five, are very similar to those of the Kestril, 
though rather smaller. They are of a light red or 
reddish white, confusedly dotted or blotched with 
dull red or brown spots. 
MOOR HEN. 
MarsH, or Warer-HeEn. 
GALLINULA CHLOROPUS, Lath. 
This bird is found in all parts of Britain and 
Ireland that are adapted to its nature and habits, 
such as marshy places, pools, lakes, still streams, 
mill dams, and even ditches, where it searches for 
its food, which it finds chiefly among the reeds and 
other aquatic plants along the shores. It swims 
with great ease and elegance, sitting lightly on the 
water, with its neck erect and tail obliquely raised. 
It dives with equal facility, and when surprised 
remains concealed under the water, with only the 
bill above the surface. It occasionally also hides 
