BIRD NOTES 177 



Sept. 17. A passing Whimbrel answered to my 

 call, and coming hurriedly down, alighted on the 

 roof of a house overlooking the Bure. 



1879 



Feb. During a spell of extremely severe weather 

 a southern rush of Linnets took place. Many 

 hundreds died, some even dropping down from 

 the passing flocks and expiring. 



1880 



July 15. Saw an exceedingly young Pochard 

 hanging on a poulterer's stall. Its primaries were 

 mere short soft stumps : it is certain the bird had 

 never flown, and must have been bred on a 

 neighbouring Broad. 



1881 



Sept. 23. Quite a number of Buzzards, both 

 Common and Rough-legged, in the neighbourhood, 

 besides various Harriers and other birds of prey. 



Sept. 23. A Curlew was shot on Breydon with 

 abnormally large feet, probably the result of shot 

 wounds. 



Oct. 5. A Landrail, dropping into one of our 

 central streets, sought refuge in a tobacconist's shop, 

 giving some trouble in getting it out of a labyrinth 

 of walking - sticks. Similar instances of Landrails 

 losing themselves in the town have occurred from 

 time to time, giving in their capture unlimited 

 excitement. 

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