. Birds of Massachusetts and other New England states. Birds; Birds. 166 BIRDS OF MASSACHUSETTS Haunts and Habits. The Duck Hawk is the American representative of the Pere- grine Falcon, a noble bird, a "falcon gentil," that was used for hawking by the knights and ladies of the days of chivalry. Its American representative is, virtually, identical with the European bird in spirit, habits, form, size and coloration, with the exception of lighter and less marked lower fore parts. In size and color it approaches the European bird so closely that in some cases it is difficult or impossib
. Birds of Massachusetts and other New England states. Birds; Birds. 166 BIRDS OF MASSACHUSETTS Haunts and Habits. The Duck Hawk is the American representative of the Pere- grine Falcon, a noble bird, a "falcon gentil," that was used for hawking by the knights and ladies of the days of chivalry. Its American representative is, virtually, identical with the European bird in spirit, habits, form, size and coloration, with the exception of lighter and less marked lower fore parts. In size and color it approaches the European bird so closely that in some cases it is difficult or impossible to distinguish one from the DUCK HAWK • BREEDING" WINTER a MIGRATION. Records of the Duck Hawk in Massachusetts other. Even in captivity this capable bird knows no fear; he retains his dignity, equipoise and boldness. In the year 1864, four eggs of this falcon were taken by Mr. C. W. Bennett from a cliff on Mount Tom in the Connecticut Valley. This " ^-ite&iytK£T was then believed to be the first set taken within the limits of the United States. Since that time the bird has been found breeding in many places in this country. This, of course, indicates no increase. Undoubtedly the falcons have bred for centuries on these same crags. It would not be surprising if, eventually, records of nesting on many more New England cliffs should be obtained. Mr. K. A. Pember, State Ornithologist of Vermont, knows of many haunts of this bird in that state and has collected many eggs of the species. The breeding places in New England now known number less than 40, but there are many cliffs in northern New England suitable for nesting, which have never been explored. Every person who ranges the woods knows that jays are accustomed to assemble and hector certain hawks and owls. There is one hawk, however, that the jays let severely alone and that is the Duck Hawk, This swift and powerful falcon is the jay's worst enemy. From its mountain heights this hawk surveys the shining w
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