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sembled a set of the Yellow-throated Vireo’s in 
size and shape, but were very much spotted for a 
Vireo’s. The nest was that of a Vireo beyond 
doubt. 
37. Lanius borealis, (Great Northern Shrike). 
The Butcher-bird was seen in June and Septem- 
ber, but under no circumstances to attest to its 
nesting. A lumberman told me that he had 
found nests of the “Crazy Jay” on Mt. Abraham, 
but on such evidence I could not include it as one 
of the breeding residents of the counties. 
38. Ampelis cedrorum, (Cedar Waxwing). One 
of the most abundant birds of the forests, being 
found about Seven Ponds in numbers, and were 
far more common in the wilderness than in the 
cultivated districts. No nests were found, but 
they undoubtedly breed, as Mr. Freeborn has 
many sets, collected in his vicinity. I was absent 
from the region during their usual period of nest- 
ing, which may account for my failure to record 
their nidification. 
39. Hirundo erythrogastra, (Barn Swallow). 
Noticed at Farmington. It is not to be expected 
that this species would be very abundant in a 
thinly populated country. 
40. Tachycineta bicolor, (White-bellied Swallow). 
A common summer resident. Observed in the 
forest regions, where many would be seen skim- 
ming over the surface of the lakes. They breed 
about Eustis, in the hollow stumps of the clearings. 
41. Cottle riparia, (Bank Swallow.) Inthe side 
of the gravel cuts on the Sandy River and Frank- 
lin and Megantic narrow gauge railroads I noticed 
many holes made by this bird. The last named 
railroad was constructed in 1885, and in August, 
1886, when riding over it I noticed the sand banks 
left by excavation of earth for the track, were 
punctured with the holes of this species. The 
Bank Swallow is evidently on the increase in 
this section. ; 
42. Pyranga rubra, (Scarlet Tanager). This 
species is included on the authentic statement of 
Mr. J. L. Colcord of Augusta, who saw one Sept. 
2, 1885, while at his duties as engineer of con- 
struction of the F. & M. R. R. It may be con- 
sidered common to this latitude, but I failed to 
detect it. 
* 43. Pinicola enucleator, (Pine Grosbeak). This 
bird of erratic movements was observed at King- 
field in January, a small flock remaining for a 
considerable period. I am confident I saw a 
female on Boil Mountain in August. Did not ob- 
serve it at all in June. 
44, Carpodacus purpureus, (Purple Finch). The 
Linnett breeds in the southern portions of the 
counties, and a few were seen in the immediate 
vicinity of Dead River, but could not detect them 
nesting in the forests. Their nidification about 
New Portland and Kingfield was in no wise dif- 
ferent from the well known habits of this species. 
45. Lovia curvirostra americana, (Red Cross- 
bill). No nests of this species were found, but in 
August they were very common about the camps, 
often coming at our feet in small flocks and feed- 
ing on the refuse when preparing trout for the 
regulation camp fry. By this it would seem that 
they did not confine themselves to the usual bill of 
fare which anatomists assign them, from a study of 
their bill and its mechanical properties. A pe- 
culiar note of these birds, which is uttered while 
in flight, is especially interesting. I can liken it 
to nothing but the tinkling of several small sweet- 
toned bells. 
46. Agiothus liniaria, (Red-poll Linnett). This 
species was seen only in winter. A few came 
about the lumber campsin January, and remained 
for several days. 
47. Astragalinus tristis, (American Goldfinch). 
Observed in all portions of the counties, but more 
common in the cleared tracts than in the forests. 
They were common at our camps at Tim Pond. 
I was too early for their usual time of nesting, 
which occurs in July, as elsewhere in New 
England. 
48. Chrysomitris pinus, (Pine Finch). The only 
recorded observation of this species is a small 
flock which remained about the camps at Seven 
Ponds, for nearly a week in September; a long 
time for sucha restless bird. 
49, Powcetes gramineus, (Grass Finch). Ob- 
served in the open fields around houses. Did not 
look for nests. Mr. Freeborn lists it as ‘‘Abund- 
ant summer and winter; breeds.” 
50. Zonotrichia albicollis, (White-throated Spar- 
row). In spring this Sparrow was pretty evenly 
distributed, but by August they came in flocks 
around the camps and in the tote roads. A nest 
found in the clearing at Tim Pond, a few rods 
from our log cabin, by my companion, contained 
on June 3d, four eggs. It was placed on, not in 
the ground, in a bramble of fire weed and black- 
berry vines, and was exceedingly bulky, being 
composed of grass and weed stalks, fine rootlets 
and horse hair, taken from the old lumber stables 
nearby. The eggs were heavily marked with 
dark brown on a greyish ground color. Several 
old nests were found in August. Their clear 
whistle of a song is well known. “They are 
rendered further conspicuous by the whistling 
sound of their wings when in flight.” 
51. Spizella montana, (Tree Sparrow). Seen 
only in winter, and then in very limited numbers. 
