English sparrow records, v4414
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Feb 10 - 1914 - Tuesday Hunted for ½ hour between 7 & 8 this morning. Killed 5 English sparrows around South Hall, but got only one. Also killed accidentally a Nuttall Sparrow in pasture. The English Sparrows are exceedingly wary and scarce. April 6, 1914 Norther hunted from 6 to 8 a.m.; shot in 9 English Sparrows, 8 of which are adult males, and one ♀ limit (not yet nesting). He shot and lost in palms or branches three other sparrows, and shot 15 aux. shells in all. Sparrow around South, Build & Bacon Halls. April 7, 1914 Norther hunted from 6 to 8 a.m. Shot in 9 English Sparrows, 6 ♂♂ and 3 ♀♀; one other was shot & lost in palm. 14 aux shells were fired. All around campus buildings. The ♀♀ show signs of nesting.