JUNGLE-HUNTING IN PANAMA 
slide into the water, however, for he 
sees native canoes every day and they 
never bother him. It is true that if you 
come too near he quietly takes to the 

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but even with its slight movement you 
are lessening the distance. Be careful 
now, you won't gain much more; there, 
he has raised his head and in another 
NESTS (IN TALLEST TREE) OF THE “ORO PENDULA,” OR GREAT ORIOLE. . 
This bird is sometimes called the ‘‘weaver bird.” 
water; not that he fears you, but just 
on general principles, as he is so much 
more at home in the water than on 
land. 
Your guide is steadily creeping 
closer, his paddle never leaves the water 
The nests are about six feet long 
second he will be started for the water 
—good! You have hit him! See that 
head and tail go up? That is a sure 
sign of a good body shot! Get a couple 
more in right away before he gets over 
the shock; if you don't, badly wounded 
