PLATE XII.
PUCKIMAR, OR BIRDWATCHER.
T hei« method of taking birds is;byhmeans q f bird lime put op thb
points of long sticks in joints like fishing rods, which they, artfully
contrive itp insinuate through the leayesandbrahcbes, of a tree so a?
^ot-td''alarm the birds till it is too late to escape’.,• In taking water
fowl they place a large earthen pot over their heads; and jwfin very
slowly until they get amohgst their destined.yfctims, lyhjeh they drag
by their legs under the water, andlby such means will- secure many
before an alarm be given.
