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as terns do, and three times it dropped flatly into the water with some 
splashing each time. Except when it was about to drop into the water, it 
flew with bill pointing outward. 
My bird guide was open to the gulls and my luck was extremely good, 
I could watch the bird and the book at about the same time. This is the 
second Tri-city record. 
—Elton Fawks 
EAGLE ATTEMPTS CAPTURE OF SNOW GOOSE 
On Jan. 11, 1974, at about 6:07 p.m., I heard a commotion from the Blue- 
Snow Goose flock which was feeding near our national wildlife refuge head- 
quarters. When I looked out, an adult Bald Eagle was chasing an immature 
Snow Goose which had separated from the rest. The goose flew in a large 
circle—with the eagle following—and then headed due north in a straight 
line (directly away from me). This chase extended for at least %4-mile and 
probably more. I could not see the end of the chase because of poor light, 
but I believe the goose was increasing its distance from the eagle and likely 
got away. 
It is not unusual to see an eagle apparently “testing” the goose flock. But 
an actual chase of a specific bird is not often seen. An attack this late in 
the day—shortly after sunset—also seems unusual. 
—Sarah Vasse 
A GOLDEN EAGLE vs. THE GEESE 
One immature Golden Eagle was seen here Dec. 6, 11, and 18. On the 6th 
this eagle repeatedly flew into the vicinity of our Blue and Snow Geese, 
causing them to move at least a dozen times in about on hour. An immature 
Golden also was observed by Helen Wuestenfeld. 
—Richard & Sarah Vasse 
ABOUT THE 1974 ‘BIRDER’S KIT’ 
One of the biggest and best—the Massachusetts Audubon Society— 
says it’s not too late to order its definitive BIRDER’S KIT for '74. This 
is a novel, practical, useful series which includes 12 monthly mailings 
of information to help you get more out of your birding. 
Monthly packages include discussion of field-ident problems, 
schedules of bird club meetings and field trips (out there, of course), 
a checklist summary, and a listing of special publications of birders. 
Audubon clubs, chapters, and members can purchase kits by sending 
$5.15 to the MAS, Lincoln, MA 01773. 
