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200 THE CONDOR VOL. XI I was looking for Otusfla?nmeola, one of the most desired species on afore- said list. As I reacht my hand into an old Flicker's hole and toucht a bunch of feathers a premonitory thrill made me feel sure my quest was successful. Enlarging the opening somewhat I was able to reach under the bird and felt eggs. On bring- ing the bird to view I was jubilant to find my premonition correct, and slipt her between the buttons of my shirt. Her claws, as she climbed toward my neck, made '4 NESTING SITE OF FLAMMULATED SCREECH OWL; NEST IN sECOND HOLE FROM TOP OF STUB me regret their location; but there was no other available place to put her and I needed both hands, so I made haste to secure the three eggs and descend. With both hands free, I promptly secured her owlship, her needle-like claws making in- effectual attempts to hang onto my shirt and the skin beneath. My camera next came into use and I secured one of the pictures shown herewith, holding the owl in one hand and operating the instrtiment with the other. The