. Unexplored Spain. Hunting; Natural history. 246 Unexplored Spain Any number of bewildered victims can thus be gathered, for larks and such-like birds fall into a helpless state of panic when once focussed in the rays of the lantern. When the bustard is the object of pursuit, two men are required, one of whom carries a gun. The pack of bustard will be carefully watched during the afternoon, and not lost sight of when night comes until their sleeping-quarters are ascertained. When cjuite dark, the tinkling of the cencerro will be heard, and a ray of light will surround the devoted bustards, ch
. Unexplored Spain. Hunting; Natural history. 246 Unexplored Spain Any number of bewildered victims can thus be gathered, for larks and such-like birds fall into a helpless state of panic when once focussed in the rays of the lantern. When the bustard is the object of pursuit, two men are required, one of whom carries a gun. The pack of bustard will be carefully watched during the afternoon, and not lost sight of when night comes until their sleeping-quarters are ascertained. When cjuite dark, the tinkling of the cencerro will be heard, and a ray of light will surround the devoted bustards, charming or frightening them—whichever it may be—into still life. As the familiar sound of the cattle-bell becomes louder and CALANDRA LARK A large and handsome J^jjecies characteristic of the corn-lands. the ray of light brighter and brighter, and the surrounding darkuess more intense, the bustards are too charmed or too dazed to Hy. Then comes the report, and a charge of heavy shot works havoc among them. As bands of bustards are numerous, this poaching plan might be carried out night after night; but luckily the bustards will not stand the same experience twice. On a second attempt being made, they are off as soon as they see the light approaching. The third (and by far the most murderous) means of destruction is due, not so much to rural peasantry as to cazadores—shooters from adjoining towns—men who should know better, and whom, in other respects, we might rauk as good sportsmen ; but who, alas ! can see no shame in shooting the hen-bustards with their half- tledged broods in the standing corn during June and July—albeit the deed is done in direct contravention of the game-laws ! Dogs,. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Chapman, Abel, 1851-1929; Buck, Walter John. joint au
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