16 FIELD-NOTES FOR THE YEAR. CH, XXf. 



is sometimes seen soaring, with its kestrel-like fliglit, 

 along the course of the river. I occasionally see 

 one hovering over the lower pools ; but, in general, 

 this bird is seen only in transitu from one side 

 of the country to the other. The golden eagle, 

 too, passes on his way at this season from north to 

 south, frequently attended by a rabble rout of grey 

 crows, who, when they have pursued the kingly bird 

 for a certain distance, give up the chace, which is 

 immediately taken up by a fresh band, who in their 

 turn pass him over to new assailants. It would 

 appear that each set follows him as long as he is 

 within what seems their own especial district, like 

 country constables passing on a sturdy vagrant 

 from one parish to another. 



