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A History of the County of Somerset
… 14, 1871). Bustards were formerly found on the Wiltshire downs, and it is not unreasonable to suppose that a few from … shot near Bridgwater. The species breeds on the Wiltshire downs. 186. Pratincole. Glareola pratincola, Linn. A specimen …
A History of the County of Somerset
… L., are both fairly common in some woods and on downs, especially in the Taunton district, but they have … phlas, L. Common everywhere in the district on heaths and downs. Some good varieties have been met with dispar, Haw. … be generally distributed and common on limestone hills and downs icarus (alexis), Hub., is common everywhere. In hot …