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64. Trocliilus colubris, Linn. Ruby-throated Humming-bird.—Taken at 
'Grand Marais, July 29, and seen at Beaver Bay, Aug. 29. 
65. Coccygus erytlirophtlialmus,( Wils.) Bp. Black-billed Cuclioo.— Grand 
Marais, Aug. 13 and 19. One seen at Beaver Bay, Aug. 27. 
66. Picus villosuSjZmn. Hairy Woodpecker.—Occasional. Grand Marais, 
Aug. 20. 
67. Picus pubesceus, Linn. Downy AVoodpecker.—Rather common. 
Grand Marais, July 29. 
68. Picoides arcticus, (Sw.) Gray. Arctic Woodpecker.—Taken at Grand 
Marais, Aug. 21, and seen at Black Point, Aug. 24. [Duluth, July 16, ’77.] 
69. [Melanerpes erythrocephalus, (Linn.) Sw. Red-headed AVoodpecker. 
—A single individual seen at Duluth, July 11, ’77. J 
70. Colaptes auratus, (Linn.) Sw. Golden-winged Woodpecker.—Duluth, 
Sept. 1. Not noticed elsewhere ; but its occurrence at Grand Marais during 
the migrations is reported by residents. 
71. Bubo virginianus, (Gm.) Bp. Great Horned Owl.—Heard at night on 
several occasions, and a specimen secured at Grand Marais, Aug. 20. 
72. Syrnium nebulosum, (Font.) Boie. Barred Owl.—A medium sized 
■owd, seen at Poplar River on the evening of Aug. 4, may have been this 
species. 
73. [Accipiter fuscus, (Gm.) Gray. Sharp-shinned Hawk.—Seen at 
Duluth, July 16, ’77.] 
74. Astur atricapillus, (Wils.) Lord. American Goshawk.—A single 
{female ?) bird of the year taken at Little Marais, on Aug. 26. 
75. Falco communis, Gm. Peregrine Falcon.—At a point about two 
miles below Poplar Piver, where the shore of the lake is a rocky cliff sur¬ 
mounted by thick trees, a pair of these birds was seen Aug. 4. As we passed 
the place in a boat they circled about over the woods and water, uttering 
repeatedly short, harsh screams and seemed greatly agitated by our presence. 
Was it possible for them to have had young at that late date ? Their actions 
certainly indicated that they had. A second pair, which, upon our intrusion 
upon their domain, acted in much the same excited manner, was seen Aug- 
25 on the summit of Carlton’s Peak, and a single individual was observed 
Aug. 24 about the high, jagged precipice of the “Saw-tooth” at Black Point. 
76. Falco columbarius, Linn. Pigeon Hawk.—Taken at Grand Marais 
Aug. 13, and seen at Beaver Bay. 
77. Falco sparverius, Linn. Sparrow Hawk.—Very common; especially 
numerous in burnt localities, where it perches on the dead trees. Feeds here 
largely on grasshoppers, as is its habit elsewhere. 
78. Buteo pennsylvanicus, (Wils.) Bp. Broad-winged Hawk.—Grand 
Marais, Aug. 19, (young bird.) 
79. Pandion haliaetus, (Linn.) Gun. Fish Hawk, Osprey.—Seen at Grand 
Marais, Poplar river and Duluth. These birds lived apparently in the range 
of hills back from the shore, and came to the lake at intervals to catch fish. 
80. Aquila chrysaetus, Linn. Golden Eagle.—A fine adult specimen, 
killed at Grand Marais in the fall of 1877, was presented to the survey this 
summer by Messrs. Thomas and Plenry Mayliew, of Grand Marais. 
81. Haliaetus leucocephalus, (IJnn.) San. Bald Eagle.—None seen, but 
a pair reported to have bred the present season at a point a number of miles 
inland from Grand Marais. 
