4 8 



The specimens in the case were both shot on 

 Breydon mudflats near Yarmouth the female in 

 May, 1871, the male in May, 1873. 



See " Bough Notes," Vol. II., Plate 16. 



MONTAGU'S HARRIER. 



Case 65. 



This species used to breed commonly in the fens and 

 broads of the eastern counties. It still occurs and breeds 

 occasionally on the Sussex Downs, in Dorsetshire and 

 elsewhere. 



It has not been obtained from the north of Scotland, 

 but eggs which are undoubtedly referable to the present 

 species were taken in Sutherlandshire by Mr. Purvis about 

 the year 1880. 



The specimens in the case were obtained in East 

 Norfolk, near Horsey, on July 3rd, 1883. A third young 

 bird, which died almost as soon as it hatched, is preserved in 

 Case A. 



See " Bough Notes," Vol. I., Plates 16 and 17 and woodcut. 



N.B. This case was prepared by Mr. Booth, hut was not noticed in 

 his " Descriptive Catalogue." 



BUZZARD (MATURE). 

 Case 66. 



The Buzzard is always a lazy indolent bird, 

 seldom striking any prey for itself which requires 

 more exertion to capture than a half- grown rabbit or 

 hare ; usually preferring to feed on wounded game 

 or those that are diseased and weakly. 



When seen at a distance on the w r ing, it bears 

 a striking resemblance to the Eagle in miniature. 



It was formerly much more abundant ; but 

 since the rage for game-preserving on an extensive 

 scale has set in, its sluggish habits and manner of 

 feeding has rendered it an easy victim to the 

 trapper, and it is gradually becoming a scarce bird. 



