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It is easily tamed, and may be allowed to go and come 
at will, without fear of its taking its departure. I have 
one in my possession that returns to rest in the daytime, 
either in a building or on the trees near it, where I feed 
him daily. 
140. Nyctale Acadica, Box. — Acadian Owl. Rare 
resident ; perhaps less so in winter. In September, 1867, 
while encamped for the night upon the banks of Popalatic 
Pond, in Medway, Massachusetts, I heard the peculiar 
rasping notes of this species. There were several. Evi- 
dently attracted by the light of our camp-fire, they came 
directly overhead, alighting on the tall poplar-trees; but as 
they remained in the impenetrable gloom that always sur- 
rounds one who is by a fire, especially in the woods in the 
open air at night, we were unable to secure a specimen. 
141. Nyctale Richardsonii, Bon. — Richardson’s 
Owl. Very rare. Mr. William Brewster has a fine speci- 
men in his cabinct, taken at Mount Auburn, in December, 
1865. “A specimen in the Museum of Comparative Zo- 
dlogy, Cambridge, taken at Malden.” * 
142. Nyctea nivea, Gray.— Snowy Owl. Not un- 
common on the coast ; rare in the interior during winter. 
Sees very well in the daytime ; is shy, and difficult to ap- 
proach. 
143. Surnia ulula, Bor.— Hawk Owl. Very rare 
winter visitor. I have seen it but once. 
FALCONIDA, — Tue Eacurs, Fautcons, anp Hawks. 
144. Aquila Canadensis, Cass. — Golden Eagle. 
“ Ring-tailed Eagle.” Perhaps rarely occurs as a transient 
visitor. A specimen in the museum of the Peabody Acad- 
emy of Science, at Salem, labelled ‘Essex Co.” Mr. Allen 
* J. A. Allen, “ Proceedings of the Essex Institute,” IV. 1864, p. 52. 
