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Melanerpes erythroceplialus (L.) Sw. Red-headed Woodpecker. 
Although this fine woodpecker was not observed I have the au- 
thority of Mr. Burroughs for its occurrence. Mr. L. S. Foster noticed 
it August 28, 1880, in the vicinity of Catskill village. 
Colaptes auratus (L.) Sw. Golden-winged Woodpecker. 
Not uncommon. 
FAMILY ALCEDIN IDSE : KINGFISHERS. 
Ceryle alcyon (L.) Boie. Belted Kingfisher. 
Found along the Esopus Creek, even where it had become a rush- 
ing trout stream five or six miles within the valley. My guide com- 
plained that they were too frequent about his trout pond. 
FAMILY CUCU LIDFE : CUCKOOS. 
Undoubtedly both of our Cuckoos are more or less frequent visitors to 
the valleys of the Catskills. 
Coccygus sp. 1 
A Cuckoo, which appeared to be C. erythrophthalmits , was seen in 
the valley, but escaped capture. C. erythrophthalmus was observed by 
Mr. L. S. Foster in the vicinity of Catskill. 
FAMILY STRIGIDFE : OWLS. 
Strix uebulosa Forst. Barred Owl. 
This species was unmistakably described to me, and is, of course, 
common, though I did not myself meet with it. 
Scops asio (L.) Bp. Screech Owl. 
One seen, attended by irate small birds. 
Bubo Yirginianus (Gm.) Bp. Great Horned Owl. 
Noted by my brothers. The owls were not hooting at the time of 
my visit and I failed to meet with it. 
FAMILY FALCON IDEE : DIURNAL BIRDS OF PREY. 
Both Hawks and Owls appeared to be uncommon at the time of my 
visits, and, unquestionably, others besides the few which are here recorded 
breed in the region. Mr. Burroughs writes me that the Golden Eagle 
( \Aquila chrysa'etus Canadensis Ridgw.) is occasionally seen in the moun- 
tains, and that the Fish Hawk (. Pandion haliaetus Sav.) he has seen 
along the upper Delaware River and lower Beaverkill. 
