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of the phenomenon referred to on p. 190, that when the wind is 

 helpful to the flight of the birds they usually continue their journey ; 

 but when it blows hard against them they get exhausted, and come 

 to ground to rest and recuperate. 



He also reminds me that a favourite way with the peasants to 

 entice the partridge is to use a tame bird as decoy, locally known 

 as KpuxTm (from Kpd^w, to call). The decoy -bird, a cock, is hidden 

 in a cage among the long grass or rushes, where it starts its peculiar 

 call — '' Kek, kck, kek, kek-e-lek." The hens are especially ready 

 to respond to this call, and soon gather around from all directions, 

 giving the gunner tine opportunities. 



v.— FAVOURABLE LOCALITIES 



To the indications already given incidentally, it may prove of 

 service to add the following data. 



Almost all the islands of the Archipelago offer good sport in 

 season. So also do certain localities in Attica— Bogiati, Deikeleia 

 (Tatoi), Oropos, and the shores of Marathon ; and stray instances 

 of wild pig are recorded near Malakasi and Kako-Salesi. 



In the north-east the railway from Volos to Larissa passes by a 

 lake which is usually well-stocked with wild fowl. About ten miles 

 from Volos is Port Surpi, and the great marsh near by affords capital 

 shooting. 



In the Peloponnesus the country around Nauplia may be neglected; 

 but proceeding thence to Argos and further towards Arcadia, a fine 

 country for shooting varied game will be crossed. 



