Lake Umbagog. 1909 June 7. Clear and cool with fresh North wind; a glorious day. Duck About 2 p. m. a Duck Hawk appeared high in air a little Hawk. to the southward of where our boat is anchored, and nearly over the Peaslee farm. After soaring in circles for a few minutes he sped out of sight toward the south-east on rapidly vibrating pinions. His wings looked very long, narrow and sharp-pointed, his general coloring very dark —almost black in some lights. I know of no bird of prey inhabiting New England that can compare with this superb Falcon in grace, ease and swiftness of flight or in perfection of outline when seen against the sky. 91