. The American sportsman : containing hints to sportsmen, notes on shooting, and the habits of game birds and wild fowl of America . t, although we have heard it from otherswho have witnessed it,—at least, they told us so, and of course wecould not doubt their word, though we might have thought of thetravellers privilege. Notwithstanding the improbability of thewhole affair, it is well supported by the assertions of Viellot, inhis Gfalerie des Oiseaux, for he states that such is the fact, and,moreover, that he has seen them do it ^^plusieurs fots. Many persons believe that woodcocks raise two
. The American sportsman : containing hints to sportsmen, notes on shooting, and the habits of game birds and wild fowl of America . t, although we have heard it from otherswho have witnessed it,—at least, they told us so, and of course wecould not doubt their word, though we might have thought of thetravellers privilege. Notwithstanding the improbability of thewhole affair, it is well supported by the assertions of Viellot, inhis Gfalerie des Oiseaux, for he states that such is the fact, and,moreover, that he has seen them do it ^^plusieurs fots. Many persons believe that woodcocks raise two broods eachseason. Whether or not this is the case in the Northern States, itis difficult to say; we do not doubt, however, that such is often thefact, when circumstances exist similar to those that drive the par-tridge to a second incubation. Frank Forester expresses him-self quite positively on this point, and we know no one in whoseopinions upon such matters we ought to place so much confidence,as this accomplished sportsman has certainly had ample opportu-nity, as well as inclination, to ascertain such interesting 222 lewiss AMERICAN SPORTSMAN. He says:—The ordinary number at a hatching is four birds, andif the first brood gets off early the parents immediately proceedto a second incubation, the male bird in this case taking care ofthe first brood until the second gets off, when all associate togetheruntil the moulting season, when all ties are dissolved, and theyknow thenceforth neither kindred nor kindness. If the seasonis very forward and mild, woodcocks nests may be found even asearly as March or perhaps the latter part of February. TIME FOR SHOOTING COCKS. If the weather continues favorable during the breeding season,many young birds are large enough, throughout the Middle States,to shoot in July, but many more half-grown ones will be found. If we could hope to exert any influence over the shooting pro-pensities of the sporting community, we would advise th
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