SOMERSET HILLS 85 



I saw this Eagle was in 1908. The next 

 summer I saw it three times. In 1910 

 I had one report of it, but I have not 

 heard of it being seen in 191 1, so ap- 

 parently the bird is becoming scarcer. 



The Red-headed Woodpecker is a per- 

 manent resident throughout most of its 

 range. In many places it is rather com- 

 mon, but in the Somerset Hills it is rare. 

 I have but three records of its occur- 

 rence. I have frequently seen it near 

 Somerville, Stirling and other adjoining 

 places. This species of Woodpecker is 

 an enemy of the telegraph and telephone 

 companies, owing to the fact that it 

 makes holes in their poles. This some- 

 times results in the pole being made so 

 weak from constant borings that it event- 

 ually falls. However, the poles are not 

 usually effectually damaged, and besides, 

 the bird redeems itself by doing good in 

 excavating insects from the bark of trees. 



