102 VEWMONT BIRDS. 



iiostrums Avhicli doctors deal in ; uiid whore the mind, 

 wearied and worn by the cares and confnsion of civilized 

 life, enjoys a rest and independence not to be found else- 

 where, and a constant feast on beauties which never be- 

 come insi})id, and never dov. 



Votahxjue <>f\ an<1 Ohsenvfiou.s on tJte Jiivils of Venuoiif. 

 By kev. Daniel Cioodhue, AVestfield, Xt. 



[Rev. Daniel (jroodhue has kindly consented to Inrnish these ob- 

 servations on the Hirds of this State, which will appear in the Ar- 

 chives of Science, from time to time as materials come to hand. 

 When finished, this will be a ccmijjlete cataloi^ue of Vermont 

 liirds. We would ask all persons who take an interest in Orin- 

 thology and are in possession of any facts relating to this tleli;^ht- 

 ful branch of Natural Science, to conniiunicate with the author, in 

 onler to assist Inm in making accurate and full rejicn'ts. Mv. Good- 

 hue Jias taken great inten'st in the study of liirds and their use- 

 fulness td the agriculturist. — Eils.'\ 



Haliaktus LEUCOCEPHALrs, Savigny. 

 W/«ife J leaded or Bald Eagle. 



This rare and beautifid bii-d is occasionally seen in 

 Vermont. It comes to us as an intruder and robber 

 })rayin<r u})on otlier l)irds, and takiuir from the fish hawk 

 its hard earned livlihood. It is a l)ird forei<j^n to us, as it 

 has never been known to propoxate in this state. ^ 



Aqiila Canadensis, Cassin. 

 The Golden, or Ring-tailed Eagle. 



This bird mav be called a native of this state ; it has 

 been known to lav its efjo-s and rear its vouii"^ within our 

 borders. It differs from the AVhite Headed Eagle in its 

 choice of location for its nest ; the latter choosing the top 

 of a very high tree, while the Golden prefers some inac- 

 cessible place upon the precipice of a high mountain, us- 

 ually a sort or prominence over one of the lakes. 



