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as a game-bird. In 1909 I first heard the Dove's call on Feb- 

 ruary 14; in 1908, on March 8. 



6. Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura septentrionalis) . 



This vulture, commonly called ''Turkey Buzzard," may be 

 seen every month of the year. It breeds in this region. 



7. Black Vulture {Catharista urubu). 



A flock of these vultures was seen on January 22, 1909. 

 It may breed in this region, as it has been recorded as a resident 

 in the eastern and middle portions of the state. 



8. Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter velox). 



The only time recorded was on February 9, 1909. There 

 seems to be a scarcity of hawks of all kinds in the region 

 around Chapel Hill. 



9. Red-tailed Hawk {Buteo horealis borealis). 



This hawk was noted only once, April 24, 1909. It has not 

 been recorded by any earlier observer at Chapel Hill. 



10. Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus lineatus). 



This is apparently the commonest member of the family in 

 this locality. I have only observed it in December, February, 

 March and April, however. 



11. Sparrow Hawk (Faico sparverius sparverius). 



Next to the Red-shouldered Hawk, the Sparrow Hawk is 

 most often seen. One pair evidently nested in the oaks back of 

 the South Building. 



12. Barred Owl (Strix varia varia). 



In the winter and spring months these birds were heard call- 

 ing night after night in the forest south of the campus and in 

 Battle's Park. Sometimes several would be heard at once. 



13. Screech Owl (Otus asio asio). 



This little owl is often heard on the campus. I never actually 

 saw but one individual here. 



14. Yellow-billed iCiickoo (Coccyzus americanus americanus) . 

 This "Rain-Crow" was first seen on May 17 in 1908, and on 



April 28 in 1911. It is a not uncommon summer resident. 



