204 PARTRIDGES 



1. Pestilent vermin at all times. 



The rat (Mus decumanus). 



The stoat (Putorius ermineus). 



The hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus). 



The weasel (Putorius nivalis). 



The carrion crow (Corvus coroue). 



The domestic cat (gone wild or strayed). 



The jackdaw (Corvus monedula). 



2. Vermin more or less injurious according to 

 local circumstances. 



The rook (Corvus frugilegus). 



The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrmus). 



The sparrow-hawk (Accipiter nisus). 



The magpie (Pica caudata). 



The jay (Garrulus glandarius). 



The short-eared owl (Asio brachyotus). 



3. Not true vermin, nor to be classed as such 

 individuals may at times offend and have to be 

 destroyed, but the race should always enjoy 

 protection. 



The long-eared owl (Asio otus). 

 The tawny owl (Syrnium aluco). 

 The barn owl (Strix Jlammea). 

 The kestrel (Falco tinnunculus). 

 The buzzard (Buteo vulgaris). 

 4s. Species whose rarity should ensure their 

 protection. 



The polecat (Putorius putwius). 

 The marten (Mustela martes). 

 The rarer hawks, such as the goshawk, 

 hobby, and harriers. 



