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There have been some good bags of woodcock killed 
lately in the vicinity of Ballardvale, Mass. One was 
killed there last week that had but one leg. The bird 
had lost one leg by shooting or by some other accident, 
but it had healed over nicely, and the bird was in ex- 
cellent condition. It is reported that some of the mar- 
ket hunters have secured the right to shoot over grounds 
in this section, which contain many excellent covers, 
and have had the land posted by the owners. 
American Woodcock. One seen on December i and 8 on the edge of a 
pool near Arlington Heights. 
CkyoL^ C. v Auk, XIX, July, 1902 , p.*? 3 . 
Woodcock Notes.— I have recently received several interesting dates 
regarding the occurrence of the American Woodcock ( Philohela minor) 
in Massachusetts. Mr. Edward A. Brigham of Grafton, Mass., informs 
me that he shot a bird several years ago on Christmas Day which was in 
excellent condition. Also, that on March 7, 1901, he saw a bird of this 
species— the earliest spring date in his'experience. On March 17, 1903, 
he put up a fine large bird at the same place. Deputy Thomas L. 
Burney of Lynn, Mass., informs me that he has a specimen of a Wood- 
cock, which was picked up on Estey St., Lynn, Mass., by Mr. Geo. Wood 
man on Dec. 11, 1902, while still alive, but in an emaciated condition — 
George H. Mackay, Boston, Mass. „ J 2 / 0 ■ 
Auk, XX, Apr., 1903, 
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