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“corners.” The Pagets’ remark still holds good: “‘ Occasionally 
seen in the town.’’ On two occasions I have observed it drop 
from hay-waggons passing along the streets. Have seen it on 
the marshes assiduously hunting for Field Mice. Local, “‘ Mouse- 
hunter.” 
Sroat (M. erminea). F.—Still fairly frequent on Rabbit- 
warrens and in game-preserves. White and blotched examples 
are occasionally found in winter. 
Potecar (M. putorius). R.—‘‘ Not uncommon about farm- 
yards” (Pagets). This remark does not hold good to-day. 
Rapidly verging on extinction in Norfolk, it is seldom if ever seen 
now within the ten-mile radius. 
Orrer (Lutra vulgaris). F.C.—In the Pagets’ list this species 
is referred to as ‘‘now seldom seen on any of the Broads where 
it was once not uncommon.” Scarcely a winter passes but one 
or more are killed; it is astonishing that any remain considering 
the relentless persecution it is subjected to. Is undoubtedly less 
rare than is generally supposed; its cautious movements and 
secretive disposition, combined with the great range of its habitat, 
enabling the species to defy speedy extirpation. I have kept as 
pets several from the Broad district; one was a huge savage 
animal that came to grief through its love for duck-flesh. Another 
example became so tame as to run loose about the house, and 
play on the hearthrug with the children. Two, over which I had 
supervision when in Ireland, were keen on Barcelona nuts thrown 
to them by the public. The Tench is a favourite prey of the 
local race. . 
BaperER (Meles taxus). EK.— Writing in 1834, the Pagets 
remark :—‘‘ Thirty years ago these were common, especially about 
Bradwell and Browston, but they are entirely exterminated.” Is 
undoubtedly extinct in East Norfolk. One or two “ escapes ”’ 
have been killed in my recollection. I have kept several in con- 
finement, finding them generally very untractable, differing greatly 
in this respect from Vulpes vulgaris and Lutra vulgaris, which in 
my possession have even exhibited traits of strong affection. 
SQuirREL (Sciurus vulgaris). F.C.—In Fritton Woods, and 
neighbouring woody districts. A few dead specimens brought to 
market every winter. 
DormousE (Muscardinus annieegs ius). E.—The only evidence 
