. The popular natural history . Zoology. 394 THE COMMON SNIPE. It is one of the migratory species, arriving in this country in April and leaving by the end of September. Formerly it was so common in the fenny districts that six dozen have been taken by one bird catcher in a single day. The RufF is a most pugnacious bird, rivalling if not exceeding the game^ cock in irritability of temper and reckless courage. The attitude of fighting is not unlike that of the cock, but as they have no spurs, they cannot inflict severe wounds, and after a fierce contest neither party will be much the worse. Pro
. The popular natural history . Zoology. 394 THE COMMON SNIPE. It is one of the migratory species, arriving in this country in April and leaving by the end of September. Formerly it was so common in the fenny districts that six dozen have been taken by one bird catcher in a single day. The RufF is a most pugnacious bird, rivalling if not exceeding the game^ cock in irritability of temper and reckless courage. The attitude of fighting is not unlike that of the cock, but as they have no spurs, they cannot inflict severe wounds, and after a fierce contest neither party will be much the worse. Prolonged and obstinate combats are waged among the Ruffs for the possession of the females, popularly called Reeves, and as the birds make a great noise about their affairs, and in their eager combat trample down the grass on the litile hills where they love to resort, the fowler knows well where to lay his nets. The Ruff is chiefly remarkable for the pecuharity from which it derives its name, the projecting ruff of long, closely set feathers, which surrounds the neck, and can be raised or lowered at pleasure. This ruff only belongs to the. 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 Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889. New York, Burt Co
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