JOURNAL OF MAINK ORNITHOLOGICAI. SOCIETY, 41 



Bluebirds in Maine. 



ICarly in the season all the observers around Portland noticed 

 quite a scarcity of Bluebirds in the places where these birds were 

 connnon last year. A few weeks later the general verdict was that 

 Bluebirds had increased somewhat in numbers, so that, while not so 

 numerous as last year, no great scarcity is reported. In order to 

 ascertain whether the same conditions prevailed in other parts of the 

 State, the editor asked for the result of the observations of a num- 

 ber Qf reliable persons, representing widely scattered sections. The 

 reports received show that in most places Bluebirds are as plentiful 

 as they were last year, while in some localities they are reported 

 .scarce. 



Mr. C. H. Clark, of Lubec, writes that he has just returned 

 from a trip to the Grand L^akes, in the northern part of Washington 

 County, and while there made inquiries about the Bluebirds, and 

 was told by careful observers that in previous years this species has 

 been quite plentiful, but not one has been seen this year. 



Mr. J. M. Swain, who commonly visits many parts of central 

 Maine, writes under date of May 7th that he has seen quite a few 

 Bluebirds, but not nearly so many as last year. 



Mr. O. W. Knight, of Bangor, writes as follows: "Bluebirds 

 were very common about Augusta during April. I saw very many 

 between Augusta and Ivakeview on April 8th. They were common 

 at Houlton between April 27th and May 3d, and I noticed a number 

 along the line of the Bangor & Aroostook between Houlton and 

 Bangor. They are now as common as usual in the middle Penob- 

 scot valle5^" 



Mr. Dana W. Sweet, of Phillips, replies that he has not noticed 

 any scarcity of Bluebirds. Possibly they may not be quite as plen- 

 tiful as usual. 



Mr. h. W. Robbins, of Randolph, says: "Not quite so abun- 

 dant as last year, but not scarce." 



Miss Ada C. Troop, of Pittston, writes: "Bluebirds are as 

 abundant as usual near my home." 



