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 44 THE CONDOR Vol. XVII Haliaeetus leucocephalus leucocephalus. Bald Eagle. Many reports of eagles seen, came to me during my stay, and I, .myself, observed it twice--on May 6, and September 29, ]9]4, in both instances adults soaring overhead. The bird seen on the first date was being vigorously attacked by a Red-shoul- dered Hawk, though this appeared to cause little worry to "our emblem". Palco columbarius columbarius. Pigeon Hawk. Rarely noted; the only definite date ! can give was of an individual seen. flying low over a field, Sep- tember 22, 1913. Palco sparverius sparverius. Sparrow Hawk. Has been reported as a common resident from many localities in the state. Nevertheless, I rarely found it within the area of which I treat. Seen several times during May and June, 1913; again in January and August, 1914. Strix varia varia. Barred Owl. While frequently heard, it was seldom seen. An adult shot January 10, 1914, as it flew from a hollow stub, proves to be typical of the northern form, being of large size, and with the feather- ing on the tarsi extending almost to the toes. It definitely proves the extension of the range of this form into the northern part of the state. Otus asio asio. Screech Owl. This bird, termed "Scritch Owl", or sim- ply "Scritch", by the mountaineers, did not appear to be as numerous as either of its larger relatives, if one be allowed to estimate numbers chiefly by ear. As often heard at the very top of the range, as elsewhere. Bubo virginianus virginianus. Great Horned Owl. Among the shelving rock slopes of the deeper ravines, dwell in abundance wood-rats (Neotoma). It is in the vicinity of these ravines that most of the Horned Owls of the moun- tains were to be found, as they preyed largely on this rodent. I considered it to be the commonest owl. Coccyzus americanus americanus. Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Common spring and summer visitant; well distributed, and found to the summit of the highest hills. Arriving early in May (May 2, 1914), the southward movement began as early as September 1, but immature birds lingered until October 2. The year 1914 was a locust (Cicada septendecim) year in the region, and during the period these insects were present, they formed the principal food item of this bird. Coccyzus erythrophthalmus. Black-billed Cuckoo. I doubt whether the species breeds in the mountains. Two were found May 22, 1914, among dense growth margining a stream; and an immature bird was taken September 17, of the same year, on the top of one of the highest, hills of the range. These records would suggest its occurrence as a transient only. Ceryle alcyon alcyon. Belted Kingfisher. Few of the streams heading in these bills attain sufficient volume above 1800 feet, to persist through the dry spells, so kingfishers seldom seek them. Twice only did I find it: once on September 23, 1914; again next day, but along a different stream. Dryobates villosus vinosus. Hairy Woodpecker. About as numerous as the Downy; possibly more frequently seen during cold weather than at other times. All birds examined by the Biological Survey were returned labeled villoss, although this must be near to fhe southern limit of its breeding range within the state. Dryobates pubescens medianus. Downy Woodpecker. This proved to be the form found breeding. Abundant throughout the year. During the summer of 1913 an individual was observed frequenting a sweet-corn patch for several