28 University of California Publications in Zoology [Vol.10 



another was seen to catch a Savannah sparrow late one evening, 

 when it was almost dark. 



Three specimens were secured (nos. 15621-15623), an adult 

 male and two immature females. 



Astur atricapillus striatulus Ridgway 

 Western Goshawk 

 Seen only at Errington, in September. First noted on Sep- 

 tember 13, and subsequently observed on several occasions, 

 though they never became at all numerous. Two secured on 

 September 15 (nos. 15624, 15625), both immature males, and 

 both in pursuit of poultry when they were shot. The species has 

 an evil name as a chicken hawk among the ranchers of the region. 



Buteo borealis calurus Cassin 



Western Red-tailed Hawk 



Seen on but two occasions during the summer, one at Beaver 



Creek. June 19. and another at Errington, September 20. Both 



were adults, as the red tail was distinctly visible as they flew, 



though neither ventured within shotgun range. 



Haliaeetus leucocephalus alascanus Townsend 

 Northern Bald Eagle 

 Fairly common on or near the coast ; much less abundant 

 inland. Seen in the vicinity of Parksville and Errington in May, 

 and again in September. A few observed in Alberni valley in 

 June. A number were seen from the steamer at various points 

 on the west coast between Port Alberni and Nootka. On the 

 Tahsis Canal and at Friendly Cove, July 24 to August 11, one 

 or two were observed almost daily. A single bird was seen cir- 

 cling about over the summit of Mount Arrowsmith, September 7. 



Falco columbarius columbarius Linnaeus 

 Pigeon Hawk 

 One specimen, a male, apparently immature, secured at 

 Errington, September 16 (no. 15626), is typical columbarius. 

 Pigeon hawks were quite abundant in this vicinity during Sep- 

 tember, but the difficulty of distinguishing between columbarius 



