116 lewis' AMERICAN SPORTSMAN. 



MEMORANDA. 



1. Partridges are not migratory Birds, althougli great num- 

 bers show a disposition to shift their quarters at the Eunning 

 season. 



2. The American Partridge is not a Quail, either in habits, 

 appearance, or the flavor of its flesh. 



3. Partridges commence pairing in March; period of incuba- 

 tion three weeks. The young are capable of locomotion as 

 soon as freed from the shell, and are able to fly in three or four 

 weeks. 



4. Not susceptible of domestication to any great extent. 



5. Partridges are granivorous, and said to be very partial to 

 buckwheat. 



6. It is not uncommon for them to produce two broods in 

 one season. 



7. Young Birds have soft bills, and the legs yellowish or 

 bluish, and are wanting of the cunning of the old Birds. 



8. The English Bird is much larger than the American va- 

 riety. 



9. No use to follow Running Birds, as they will not lie to the 

 Dogs. 



10. Partridges the best game to break Dogs on. 



11. Partridges are said to have the power of retaining their 

 scent. 



12. A dry spring will generally produce plenty of Birds the 

 following autumn. 



13. If the weather has been wet and boisterous, look to the 

 high ground for Birds; if, on the contrary, dry and warm, seek 

 the low lands. 



14. If the morning is fair and clear, the Birds will be on the 

 move at an early hour; if wet and cold, they are loath to stir. 



15. Take the field at as early an hour as possible. Don't be 

 in too great a hurry to get over the ground ; keep cool, and 

 take youf»time. 



16. Dogs should be taught to hunt up wind and quarter their 

 ground without being bellowed at. 



17. Pointers are better adapted for early shooting than Set- 



