the Birds of Sa7it under. 177 



Neophron percnopterus. Egyptian Neophron. 

 One adult bird often noticed about the harbour of San- 

 tander. Is common near La Hermida and Potes. 



Gypaetus eaubatus. Lammergeyer. " Casca-huesos/' 

 Often seen about the neighbourhood of Potes^ especially in 

 the gorge of the Deva near La Hermida. 



AcciPiTER Nisus. Sparrow-Hawk. 

 Seen many times, and twice shot. 



Circus veruginosus. Marsh-Harrier. 



Only twice observed in May, and once in November. This 

 is remarkable, as there are many places adapted to the habits 

 of this species. ^ 



Circus cyaneus. Hen-Harrier. 



Very abundant all over the country in suitable localities, 

 and, next to the Buzzard, the most common bird of prey. In 

 May and June we only saw adult males, the females, as 

 Harriers should be, no doubt being engaged in maternal 

 duties. One shot rising from a Turtle Dove, which it was 

 devouring. 



BuTEo VULGARIS. Common Buzzard. 

 Very common throughout the country. Young in down 

 on June 12. 



Aquila chrysaetus. Golden Eagle. 



Repeatedly seen in Llebana, especially at Navarros. 



Aquila pennata. Booted Eagle. 



Distinctly recognized once or twice near Potes, and near 

 Panes on June 7. 



NisAETUS FASciATus. Bonclli^s Eagle. " Aguila cazadora.'' 

 Often seen near Potes, and was breeding not far from the 

 monastery of San Toribio. 



MiLvus iCTiNus. Common Kite. 



Occasionally noticed in Llebana and near Santander. 

 Nests found near Maliano and at the falls of the river Cubas 

 in June. 



