American Barn Owl ( Strix pratincola ) . — Although Massa- 
chusetts records of this owl have multiplied of late, there is per- 
haps still roonT'for one of a bird which was taken at Worcester, 
Massachusetts, May 23, 1891, by a young son of Mr. Charles K. 
Reed, the well-known taxidermist. Mr. Reed mounted the bird 
and afterwards sold it to Mr. John E. Thayer in whose collection, 
at Lancaster, Massachusetts, it has been for some time. A few 
months since, Mr. Thayer, learning that I was anxious to obtain 
a New England example of the Barn Owl, most generously sent 
me this Worcester bird with his compliments. The specimen, a 
male, is well mounted and in fine condition in every way. 
Auk, XVIII, April., 1901, 
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The Barn Owl in Massachusetts. — A Bam Owl ( Strix pratincola ) 
was taken at Weston, Mass., Nov. 14, 1906, by Mr. Charles Merriam. 
The specimen is now in my collection. — John E. Thayer, Lancaster,. 
Mass. 
Auk, 24, Apr., 1907, p„ 
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