English sparrow records, v4414
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Aug. 11 Tony shot for 2 hrs., 6 to 8 a.m. with 16ga. He used 7 heavily loaded (special dust). He killed 11 birds with one shot. Total results: 27 - 2 limits adult ♀♀, and 25 sparrows; of the latter there were 8 adult males, 4 adult females and 13 young of the year. Aug. 12. Tony killed nine E. Sparrows in three shots this A.M., of 6½ 8 a.m. these there were 1 adult ♀, 4 jwv. ♂'s, 1 adult ♂; 2 jwv. ♂'s, and 1 ? The latter was shot to pieces and left in the field. Aug. 13 Tony killed 3 sparrows with 4 shots. 2 m. ♂♂; 1 m. ♀. 6 to 8 a.m. "Very shy!"