138 THE ZOOLOGIST. 



another rarity from the east, and rather unexpected so late in the 

 year, was shot off a tree on the edge of Rollesby Broad by Mr. 

 Connop's keeper. Another was seen in September by a good 

 observer near the sea, which makes four for Norfolk. 



Three examples of the chestnut-red variety of the Partridge, 

 Perdix montana, Briss., — one of the most curious varieties in 

 ornithology, — was shot near Dereham, this month, and another 

 seen (fig. * Field,' Feb. J 3th, 1897); its first appearance in 

 Norfolk. 



