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37. Red-shouldered Hawk — Bufeo lineatus lineatus (Gmel.) 

 Somewhat more abundant than the preceding species, the red- 

 shouldered hawk was numerous throughout the county. Both 

 of these species are known locally as " chicken hawks," and are 

 usually not differentiated. There is no breeding evidence for 

 either species. 



38. Bald Eagle — Haliceetus Icucocephalus leiicocepJialus (Linn.) 

 A single specimen with the white head was found at Ely, 



taken in Itasca county on August 14, 1915. Eagles are not un- 

 common within the county, but it was the writer's luck not to 

 have located the species. Whether or not the Golden eagle occurs 

 is a question: the general opinion among the hmaters seems to be 

 that it does, but as there is no proof at hand, and as there is 

 considerable room for confusion between the immature bald eagle 

 and the golden, the latter is not listed. 



39. Sparrow Hawk — Falco sparverius sparverius Linn. 



About the region in which the writer lived, the sparrow hawk 

 was never seen. However, on several trips which took him into 

 more open country, this species was found to be abundant. In 

 suitable locations — burned over lands, or clearings near home- 

 steads — the sparrow hawk was the feature of the landscape, 

 perched upon conspicuous dead limbs. Undoubtedly a breeding 

 species. 



40. Osprey — Pamdion haliaetus caroJincnsis (Gmel.) 



A common breeding species. Three nests were found, all con- 

 taining young. One near Cedar Lake, one near King Lake and 

 one near Long Lake. The adult birds were seen constantly go- 

 ing to and from the nests, and early in August the young were 

 seen sitting around the edge of the nest. By the middle of Au- 

 gust the young were out, and were flying. Found looking for 

 fish over nearly all the lakes at one time or another. 



41. Barred Owl- — Strix varia varia Barton. 



Not seen, but heard on the nights of July 24, 29, 31 and often 

 during August. No doubt a breeding species. 



42. Great Gray Owl — Scofiaptex nehnlosa nchulosa (Forst.) 



A winter visitor only, and never common. A mounted speci- 

 men at Ely bears the inscription: "Itasca County, February 11, 

 1914." 



43. Screech Owl — Otus asio lasio (Linn.) 



Heard on the night of August 1; this is the only evidence the 

 writer has of the species. However, the hunters describe " a 

 small owl with horns," which must be this species. No doubt 

 breeds within the county. 



