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  • [Underneath newspaper article from page 471] Golden Eagle Oct [October] 24 [1944] An immature Golden Eagle, observed attacking chicken in backyard of JH Parham, Mount Douglas Cross Rd [road], was caught in the bare hands by Mrs Parham who grabbed it from behind + held the wings immobilized. The bird was placed in a hen house + since it was likely to escape it was again caught + placed in another enclosure. It was subsequently killed + brought to Tom the Taxidermist (Fort St.) in order to have the feet mounted. I saw the bird there + verified the identification. - (Oct [October] 26 [1944]) Wing spread about 6 ft. [feet] Juvenile plumage. Throat torn. Mrs Parham weighs but 120 lbs [pounds] but was unscratched. She is experienced in handling turkeys in like [illegible word written over] manner. Dec [December] 29th [1944] - Golden eagle found winged[?] at Sooke (opp. [opposite] Scott + Pedau[?] farm) by G.W. Luke of 901 Victoria. Brought to Museum alive.
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