Birds of Astrakhan. 207 



MiLTUS MIGRANS. 



The Black Kite is extremely common in the valley of the 

 Lower Volga in summer. 



MiLVUS REGALIS. 



Henke did not meet with the Common Kite, though Evers- 

 mann records it from the Lower Volga. 



Pernis apivorus. 



Henke did not meet with the Honey-Buzzard ; but it has 

 been seen on migration at Sarepta. 



ACCIPITER PALUMBARIUS. 



The Goshawk passes Astrakhan on the spring and autumn 

 migration, and is occasionally seen there during winter. 



ACCIPITER NISUS. 



The Sparrow-hawk is never seen near Astrakhan in summer, 

 but is very common on the autumn migration. 



ACCIPITER BREVIPES. 



The Levant Sparrow-hawk is occasionally found breeding 

 in the poplars in the vineyards near Astrakhan, but does not 

 remain in the winter. 



Falco lanarius. 



The Lanner builds its nest on high trees in the valley of 

 the Lower A^olga. It is most common north of Astrakhan. 

 "Not seen in winter. 



Falco peregrinus. 



The Peregrine Falcon passes through the valley of the 

 Lower Volga on migration in spring and autumn ; and a few 

 remain during the winter. 



Falco subbuteo. 



The Hobby is not uncommon near Astrakhan. It is a 

 late breeder, frequently having eggs in June. It leaves in 

 autumn. 



Falco ^esalon. 



The Merlin is only seen during winter. 



