18 The Wilson Bulletin — No. 58. 



finding of Hermit Thrushes and no Veerys of Olive-backs. 



We were greatly amused by the curiosity displayed by a 

 male Loon. We had gone to explore Trickey Pond, a small 

 sheet of water lying to the north of the lake, and had forced 

 our way through the bushes at its edge and each stepped out 

 upon a rock projecting into the water. We had stood for 

 several minutes looking about when a harsh laugh reached us, 

 and a look revealed the bird swimming about near the farther 

 shore. I tried to imitate his wild laugh and immediately he 

 answered me. Thus we kept it up for some time, the bird 

 diving and coming up again at a point somewhat nearer us, 

 until at last we had him within 200 yards. I would not ask a 

 better look at any bird. The binoculars showed every 

 feather! We were standing in plain sight with no attempt 

 whatever at concealment. His curiosity was far greater than 

 \iis fear. 



1. Gavia imbcr. — Loon. Seen several times. 



2. Ardea herodias — Great Blue Heron. Several. 



3. Totaniis melanoleucits. — Greater Yellow-legs. A single bird. 



4. Actitis macularia. — Spotted Sandpiper. A number seen. 



5. Bonasa umbellus. — Ruffed Grouse. Said to be conmon. On each 

 of the tvpo only extended tramps into the woods we flushed a covey. 



6. Buteo borealis. — ^Red-tailed Hawk. Several. 



7. Buteo lineatus. — Red-shouldered Hawk. Saw only one. 



8. Haliaeetus leucocephalus. — Bald Eagle. One male. 



9. Coccyzus erythrophtltalmus. — Black-billed Cuckoo. Several. 



10. Ceryle alcyon. — Belted Kingfisher. A few seen. 



11. Dryobates pubescens mediajiiis. — Downy Woodpecker. Abundant. 



12. Spliyrapicus varius. — Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. Heard on several 

 occasions. 



13. Geophloeus pileatus ebieticola. — Northern Plicated Woodpecker. 

 Seen frequently during the winter. Said to spend the summer in the 

 more secluded swamps. Upon the shore of the lake stood a dead tree, 

 the side of which had without question been excavated by this species. 



14. Colapates anratus luteus. Northern Flicker. Fairly common. 



15. Antrostomus 'vociferus. — Whip-poor-will. Heard singing on 

 several evenings. 



16. Chordeiles virgin'mnus. — Nighthawk. A number seen. 



17. Chaetura pelagica. — Chimney Swift. A few seen at North Sebago. 

 Absent about South Naples. 



18. Tyrainius tyranjtus. — Kingbird. Fairly common. 



