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places, and afford a convenient standing ground for Snipe, as I 
found to my cost when working the neighbouring Snipe-ground. 
These roots seem to be highly prized as a vegetable; I tasted 
them, and found that they had the flavour of parsnip, but were 
rather stringy. 
NATURAL HISTORY AND SPORT IN THE HIMALAYAS. 
By Suraron-Greneray L. C. Stewart, F.Z.S. 
(Concluded from p. 409.) 
Nakunda, Oct. 14th.—As I did not want to go back to our 
quarters bird-less, I shot a Grosbeak and a couple of Green 
Woodpeckers, G. squamatus, as we passed through the forest; 
and had a shot, which I missed, at a Pine Marten. As there 
were a couple of hours of daylight, Mr. Gomez and Capt. J.’s 
Shikaree sallied out, and brought in a Flying Squirrel, a Hobby, 
and a small Sparrowhawk, a male, I believe, but am not sure, of 
A. nisus, but darker than usual for that species; also a Missel 
Thrush, and a couple of Bullfinches. A hill-man brought for 
sale a basketful of small fish, netted in a stream midway between 
this and Koteghur, which we purchased and found not a bad 
addition to our bill of fare in the evening. 
Nakunda, Oct, 15th. — Anxious for another chance at large 
game, we both devoted the day to exploring the north side of 
Huttoo, a most fatiguing and unsatisfactory proceeding. We saw 
nothing to fire at, and no trace of four-footed game, except a 
Musk Deer, which I missed. Came on Monaul-ground, but saw 
none. I killed a Chough and T. another, and that was the sum 
total of our bag for the day. We sent our vassals out for a couple 
of hours in the evening, but they contributed nothing noteworthy, 
except a lovely Owl, the second example of S. newarense obtained, 
and a Blue Magpie; but I do not think they were very energetic in 
their search for birds. We did not think it worth while spinning 
out more time here, and resolved to make for Koteghur the 
following day. 
Koteghur, Oct. 16th. — I sent one of my swiftest servants off 
last night back to Simla, with a humble application to my com- 
manding officer for four days’ extension of leave, which I may 
here say was readily granted. Sent the servants, &ec., on at day- 
