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It is a facet worthy of note that this noble eagle, in the absence of rocky cliffs 
for its eyrie, does occasionally nest ontrces. One instance occurred between 
Racine and Milwaukee, in 1851. The nest was fixed in the triple forks of a 
a large oak. 
Hauiarus WasuineTronit, Aud. 
I procured, in 1850, a living bird that. had been slightly wounded, whieh 
answered to Audubon’s description of this dawbtful species. I kept it in an 
ample cage upwards of two years, but before its death it underwent changes in 
plumage which led me to believe that, had it lived, it would have proved to be 
the white-headed species. I put several species of hawks and owls into the 
same apartment, several of which the eagle killed and devoured without ¢ere- 
mony. Whena tow] was introduced, he pounced upon it,and without attempting 
to kill, proceeded to pluck it with the greatest unconcern, notwithstanding its 
piteous screams and struggles. 
It is my opinion that the Bird of Washington will prove to be only an unusually 
marked large and fine immature white- headed eagle. My specimen, a female,. 
measured 7# ft. in afar extent. 
*HALIZTUS LEUCOCEPHALUS, Linz. 
Numerous throughout the State. I have seen one of these fine birds pounce 
upon and capture a fish in the lake.. The eagle did not disappear wholiy undez 
the water, which led me to suspect that the fish was in some way disabled. 
*PANDION HALLETUS, Linn. 
Not wncommon. 
*FaLco PEREGRINUS, Gme/. 
This noble falcon is frequently met with, although not so numerous as many 
other hawks. A pair nested for several years within ten miles of this city; 
constructing their nest on the top of a large red beech-tree. 
I have seen one of these daring hawks make a swoop into a flock of blue- 
winged teal, killing two on the spot. 
*FaLco COLUMBARIUS, Lv77. 
This active little falcon is numerous, especially in spring and fall, during the 
migration of the smaller birds. A few nest with us, many more in the pine 
forests of the northern part of the State. Those that nest in this vicinity regu- 
larly morming and evening visit the lake shore, in quest of bank sw Allows. 
which they seize with great dexterity while on the wing. 
FALCO ARALON, Gel. 
| have net with three individwals of this small species, Nov. loth, 1819, 
Dec. 25th, 1850, and Dec. 12th, 1852. 
*FaLco SPARVERIUS, Liz. 
Common. 
*AsTuR ArRicaPILLus, Wilson. 
This daring and powerful hawk is to be found at all seasons; the old bird's 
only remain during winter, the young retirmg farther south. The young are so 
differert in their plumage from the old birds, that few would suspect their 
identity ; they are more bold and daring, much more destructive to the poultry 
yards than the more sly and cautious old ones—a peculiarity not, however, con- 
tined to this species. 
*Astur Cooprrti, Bonap. 
Not uncommon. They destroy many quails and young grouse, which, toge- 
ther with poultry, constitute their principal fare. They construct their nests 
on the top of large trees, in the nost secluded situations, and leave us at the 
approach of winter. 
*AstuR Fuscus, Gmel. 
Common. Nest here about the middle of April. 
IcrinrA PLUMBEA, Gmel. 
I saw asingle specimen of this southern kite on Rock River in this State, 
in July, 1846. It is occasionally met with on the Mississ'ppi River. 
