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are the Marsh Hawk, which is quite 
large, bluish back and whitish breast. 
It can often be seen flying low over fields 
and pastures hunting for mice and in- 
sects. 
The Sharp-shinned Hawk isa smaller 
bird, of dark leaden color, tail crossed 
with black bars, and feeds on small birds 
and mice. 
The Cooper’s Hawk, a large bird, simi- 
lar in color to the Sharp-shinned, feeds on 
birds. Its note is a loud scream. 
The Redtailed Hawk, often called the 
Hen Hawk, feeds on birds and chickens. 
The Sparrow Hawk, a small bird, has 
the most highly colored plumage of any 
of our hawks. You see it quite often 
perched on fence posts. 
The Rough-legged Hawk, quite often 
seen in winter, is a large bird. 
Every summer those walking along the 
river bank, must at times see the 
Osprey, or Fish Hawk. It is a large 
hawk, twenty-two inches long, with 
