THE ORRE-BENNE. 



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The Orre-TnUl ought to be iu readiness before the frost 

 sets ill, and is most successful when the ground is covered 

 with snow. It should be examined every evening at 

 dusk, as foxes are in the habit of prowling aljout localities 

 frequented by birds. If, however, a common gun — of the 

 mere sight of which Reynard is said to have the greatest 

 dread — be placed in some exposed situation near to the 

 trap, these animals may, in most instances, be kept at a 

 distance. 



Another very simple device to capture the Black- 

 Cock in winter is called the " Orrr-Jjeiinc ;" but its use 

 is chiefly confined to the more northern parts of Scan- 

 dinavia and to Finland. A is an unbarked stick, some 

 three feet in length, secured cross-wise to the crown of a 

 birch-tree, standing in some commanding situation ; C C, 

 small wooden pins, about nine inches long, inserted, fork- 

 fashion, in both ends of A ; B B, stout horse-hair snares, 

 placed between C C, in which are slight notches to retain 

 them in proper position ; and D D, small bunches of birch 

 twigs, rich in buds, to allure the birds. 



When now the Black-Cock descries the dainty fare set 

 before him, he alights on the tree, and seeing no other 



