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THE SPARROW-HAWK, Accipiter nisus, is generally re- 

 cognized as being one of the most dangerous enemies to 

 young game. It is fairly common in most districts, the 

 supply being kept up by birds nesting in the rougher 

 and wilder parts of the country wherein game is not so 



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closely preserved. The fixing of small fish-hooks in the 

 body of some dead bird has been recommended as useful 

 in effecting the capture of this and certain other hawks 

 and buzzards. The hooks are to be fixed with points 

 towards the tail of the bait, round which four or more 

 traps are set, and into one of which the captive almost 

 certainly plunges whilst endeavouring to free itself from 



