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... spot where the covey alights ; therefore , when you have killed your bird , you should not run to pick it up , or employ yourself in making the dogs bring it , but keep your eye fixed on the covey until you see them flap their wings and ...
... spot where the covey alights ; therefore , when you have killed your bird , you should not run to pick it up , or employ yourself in making the dogs bring it , but keep your eye fixed on the covey until you see them flap their wings and ...
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... spot . I have often seen these affectionate manœuvres , and it is gratifying to see such strong attachment dis- played by these birds to shield their young from danger . Should a hawk be hovering over the brood , previously to his ...
... spot . I have often seen these affectionate manœuvres , and it is gratifying to see such strong attachment dis- played by these birds to shield their young from danger . Should a hawk be hovering over the brood , previously to his ...
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... spot to prevent the labourers picking it up , and concealing it , which is occasionally done . If you are shooting in a country where birds are scarce , and you happen to find a strong covey , persevere in following them , and if you ...
... spot to prevent the labourers picking it up , and concealing it , which is occasionally done . If you are shooting in a country where birds are scarce , and you happen to find a strong covey , persevere in following them , and if you ...
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... spot where a bird had alighted , more especially with the landrail and quail ; but on going to the place with my dogs , no bird was to be found , nor would the dogs be able to make out any scent . It is possible the bird might have ...
... spot where a bird had alighted , more especially with the landrail and quail ; but on going to the place with my dogs , no bird was to be found , nor would the dogs be able to make out any scent . It is possible the bird might have ...
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... spot , no bird was to be found by the dogs . * A farmer discovered a partridge sitting on its eggs in a grass field ; the bird allowed him to pass his hand frequently down its back without moving or showing any fear , but if he offered ...
... spot , no bird was to be found by the dogs . * A farmer discovered a partridge sitting on its eggs in a grass field ; the bird allowed him to pass his hand frequently down its back without moving or showing any fear , but if he offered ...
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