to the Ornithology of Egypt. G31 



Dotterels from the flocks assembled on the edge of the 

 cultivated lands. 



156. Falco barbarus. 



Falco barbarus Shelley, p. 187. 



On September 27th, 1908, I saw two Barbary Falcons 

 circling over the lake in the Zoological Gardens. Tuis is 

 the only record I have at present of this species occurring in 

 the Province. 



157. Falco feldeggi. 



Falco lanarius Shelley, p. 188. 



The Lanner Falcon appears to be resident in the Province, 

 but is, I believe, far less abundant than the Peregrine. 

 Major Sparrow tells me that he took eggs of this species 

 from the second pyramid about fourteen years ago, and 

 that this year (1909) he saw the adult birds at the same 

 place but was unable to get to the nest. 



I have seen Falcons flying over the Zoological Gardens 

 which I believe to be Lanners, but unless I have specimens 

 of these larger Falcons in my hand, I find it almost im- 

 possible to say to which species they belong. 



158. [Falco sacer.] 

 Falco sacer Shelley, p. 190. 



I include the Saker Falcon with hesitation, as I have not 

 actually examined specimens from the Province. I have a 

 skin of this Falcon which was said to have come from Beni 

 Suef, immediately south of the Giza Province. Moreover, 

 I have occasionally seen Falcons flying past me near the 

 Zoological Gardens which I have little doubt were referable 

 to this species. 



159. Falco subbuteo. 



Falco subbuteo Shelley, p. 192. 



The Hobby is of frequent occurrence here during the 

 autumn and winter months. 



160. Falco ^salon. 



Falco asalon Shelley, p. 191. 



The Merlin is abundant in the Province during; the winter 



