THE SENTINEL 



CHAPTER XXIV 



Migration of Birds in October — Wild Swans : Pursuit of ; Manner of getting a Shot ; 

 Two killed— Habits of Wild Swan 



October ist. — There is no month more interesting, or productive 

 of more amusement, both to the naturalist and the sportsman, 

 than this — many new birds now appear, on their route from 

 their more northern breeding-places, wending their weary way 

 to the southern shores of the kingdom, where vast numbers fall 

 victims to the guns which are brought to bear upon them — some 

 for pleasure and some for profit. 



Most migratory birds take advantage of the moonlight to 

 help them on their journey ; for example, woodcocks, snipes, 

 field-fares, etc., generally arrive in this country during the 

 lightest nights in October and November. The water-fowl 



