180 lewis' AMERICAN SPORTSMAN. 



2. The American Woodcock is much smaller than the 

 English. 



3. There is but one variety of Woodcock in America. 



4. Woodcocks are migratory, and extend their wanderings 

 from the Canadas even as far south as Florida. 



5. Their food consists of worms and larvae, and they are all 

 voracious feeders. 



6. Woodcocks breed in the North, and commence laying, if 

 the weather is favorable, even as early as February. The 

 period of incubation is about three weeks. 



7. A¥oodcocks rnoult in August and September, and at this 

 time they lie very close. 



8. Woodcocks affect moist places, and are seldom met with 

 in other situations. 



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