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comparison that was made possible showed it was a Parasitic Jaeger (adult 
light-phase). Bird was also seen through binoculars by Bill Tweit and Betty 
Shaw. On October 31 at the same place, a Jaeger fiew by, suddenly ac- 
celerated, and headed for a large flock of gulls, mostly Ring-billed. It 
picked one out and chased it for some time, again giving an excellent size 
comparison. However nobody noticed whether the gull was a Herring or 
Ring-billed, so the slightly smaller Jaeger could not be identified specifically 
for sure, although it was probably another Parasitic. It was a lght-phase 
bird, however. Viewed for one minute at 30 to 50 power. Also seen by 
Joel Greenberg, Jeff Sanders, Jerry Rosenband, Vernon Kleen and Bill 
Shepherd. 
—Larry Balch 
Little Gull — Observed on 15 dates, August 21 to October 24 by many 
observers, Waukegan to Miller, Ind. Best estimate of individuals is 4 adults 
and 3 immatures. 
—Larry Balch 
BOREAL OWL 
After much consideration, several years of study, and an observation in 
Canada. I would like to withdraw the observation of a Boreal Owl reported 
for Dec. 24, 1967, by Scott Alberts, Ira Sanders and myself. This was 
reported in No. 146, June 1968, page 27 of AUDUBON BULLETIN. Alberts 
and Ira Sanders are in agreement with me. 
—Jeffrey Sanders 
RED-SHOULDERED HAWKS AND OSPREY REPORTS 
No Red-shouldered Hawks at Calhoun County for almost a year. Vasse. 
Ospreys seen: Two, Sept. 11. One, Sept. 15. One, Oct. 8. Vasse. 
EAGLES AND HAWKS 
On Sunday, January 9, a mostly sunny, windy day, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob 
Frink and I checked eagles from Lock and Dam 14 near Hampton, IIL, to 
New Boston, Ill. We started at 8 A.M. and finished at 5. At every spot 
where we could scope the river we found eagles. We were able to check 
about 65% of the river which was 90% free from ice. At all times of day 
we saw some eagles feeding on fish. The thought occurs that with the open 
water, fishing was harder than if the river had only a few open spots. With 
only open water below dams, etc., fishing is quite easy. This might account 
for the large number of eagles found. We had a total of 241 Bald Eagles and 
one adult Golden. Of these, 173 were adults and 59 immatures, with 9 not 
aged. 
Terry Ingram reports that he had 55 adults and 5 immatures at Cass- 
ville, Wisconsin, the same day. He also had 2 Golden Eagles. 
A highlight of the day was the sighting and excellent study of two 
Harlan’s Hawks. One was my first sighting of one in light phase. These 
hawks were seen in excellent light, both at rest and in flight. 
—Elton Fawks 
