264 Country Rambles. 



them in such a way that they will presently be sure to 

 die. 



Let us proceed, however, with our list, adding only 

 that the original localities of 1858 have all been allowed 

 to stand, so that it may be seen what Manchester 

 possessed then, if not to-day. The scientific appellations 

 are those which lead off the lists of synonyms given by 

 Morris. To facilitate reference to his useful work, the 

 volume and the number of the plate are cited after 

 every name, the plates being counted as No. i and 

 thence onwards up to 358. 



I. PERMANENT RESIDENTS. 



THE KESTREL, OR WINDHOVER (Falco Tinnunculus), 



Morris, vol. i., pi. 17. 



Common, building in woods, especially where little 

 disturbed by visitors. One of the most beautiful 

 and harmless of its race, and remarkable for hover- 

 ing over its prey, which is often a field-mouse. It 

 may be seen suspended in the air by quick, short 

 flapping of the wings, sometimes for five minutes, 

 then dropping down upon its victim with wonderful 

 speed and force. 



THE SPARROW-HAWK (Accipiter Fringillarius), i., 19. 

 Common, a bird of great daring, and a very general 

 and successful destroyer of smaller ones, pouncing 

 at once upon its prey. Usually builds in a tree 

 which commands a good view in every direction. 



