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1875. 
Mar, 22. 
Falco eanddoans. 
Middlosox Councyj Mass. 
A Hawk which rose from some oak woods in Watertown 
circling as it passed high overhead appeared pure white* 
beneath and nearly black or spotted with black above. 
I am veru sure it was a Jer Falcon and not an albeno Bu- 
teo as its general shape was that of the former, especial¬ 
ly its wings and tail. its flight was performed by 
quick nervous strokes of the wings alternating with 
short intervals of sailing. In an incredibly short 
space of time it faded from my sight, miles away, in the 
blue sky, when last seen, gleaming like a white snow 
flake in the distance. 
