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VOL. XI. BOSTON, MASS., OCTOBER, 1886. No. Io: 


Some Ornithological Explorations in 
the Dead River Region of Maine. 

BY F. H. CARPENTER. 

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28. Dendrewca virens, (Black-throated Green 
Warbler). This exquisite warbler, my especial 
favorite, was, as might be expected in a country 
abounding in evergreen forests, quite frequently 
observed. A. few individuals were met with in 
the Boundary chain of mountains, but the greater 
numbers were seen near the clearings at Eustis 
and thence to Moose River. The nests were evi- 
dently placed in the tops of the hemlocks, as in 
such places in three different localities, the birds 
were observed carrying material for its con- 
struction. 
29. Dendreca palmarum, (Palm Warbler). Al- 
though this species was one which I had hoped to 
find breeding in the north mountains, I am 
obliged to record it within my observations as a 
migrant, none being seen in summer. A few 
were seen in June along the Carrabossett River. 
30. Siurus nevius, (Water Thrush). The only 
observation recorded of this bird was one taken at 
the lower cascade on Tim Brook, June 3d. Despite 
my many advantages for field work in various 
portions of New England, I must confess that the 
above instance was the second time I ever saw the 
bird in life. 
31. Geothlypis trichas, (Maryland Yellow-throat). 
This species was observed near Farmington and a 
collector in that town assured me that he annual- 
ly secured its eggs. Did not observe it in the 
Mountain region. 
32. Myiodioctes canadensis, (Canadian Flycatch- 
ing Warbler). A fairly common resident, but 
very local in distribution. From evidence of ob- 
servance I presume they nested on Black Moun- 
tain near Tim Pond. None were seen at the 
Seven Ponds or vicinity, while at Flagstaff they 
were frequently observed during my brief stay. I 
was so fortunate (?) as to find a nest with four 
young just hatched; it was placed on the ground 
at the foot of a small clump of ‘moosewood’ on 
Little Bigelow Mountain and constructed entirely 
of very fine rootlets and twigs. 
33. Setophago ruficapilla, (Redstart). Specimens 
of this bird were secured as far north as Boundary 
Lake and Tim Pond. These were lone indi- 
viduals and appeared out of place in the dark 
gloomy forests. In the southern portions around 
New Vineyard and Madrid they were frequently 
seen in pairs along the roadside, as I drove along 
enroute for the north. I was informed that they 
bred in the scrub growth on the farms, but did not 
find any nests, as I devoted my limited time in 
pursuit of less familiar birds than this gorgeously 
attired little visitor to my Massachusetts home. 
34. Vireosylvia olivacea, (Red-eyed Vireo). This 
Vireo was heard singing in the orchards around 
Farmington and Kingfield. No further notice 
was given this species save to keep a sharp look- 
out for its occurrence in the mountains and forests 
of the Bigelow chain, but I did not detect it north 
of Kingfield. 
35. Vireosylvia gilous, (Warbling Vireo). This 
is another species which I include on the excel- 
lent authority of my Farmington friend, Mr. 
Freeborn, who aided me greatly by his notes on 
the birds peculiar to the south portions of the 
counties, as my stay in that section was very brief, 
spending my time in the ‘“‘up river country.” 
36. Lanivireo solitarius, (Blue-headed Vireo.) 
The Solitary Vireo was seen in limited numbers 
along the Carribossett River, but from some rea- 
son was not as frequently seen as I expected or 
they may not be as abundant in the fauna as 
others have recorded. I spent two days at a 
lumber camp in Jerusalem, and after finding out 
my business with true Yankee inquisitiveness, 
one of the men brought me a Vireos nest con- 
taining four eggs, and a specimen of ZL. solitarius, 
which he assured me was the bird ‘“‘sitting on the 
nest when I crept up.” Evidently his gun was 
loaded for “b’ar,” as the specimen was mutilated 
beyond all hopes of preservation. The eggs re- 
Copyright, 1886, by Eaton Curr and F. B. WEBSTER. 
