Seiurus noveboracensis  
1907,
August 5
Lake Umbagog.
  The Water Thrush is at times intensely curious. As I
was sitting in my canoe this afternoon in a sheltered cove one ap-
peared on the shore within three yards of me. By degrees it ap-
proached even nearer running about over some driftwood, now and
then pausing to look at me intently with its large dark eyes.
Even when I moved abruptly it showed no fear of me. It was an
adult male, for it sang repeatedly in full rich tones. Its plu-
mage appeared fresh and unworn. Although a rather plainly colored
bird the Water Thrush is exceptionally neat and attractive looking.
All its movements,too,are graceful and interesting. But one
cannot help wondering why it never ceases even for a moment to wag
its tail.