Birds of Dead River Region, Me. F. H. G. 
53. Melospiza fasciata, (Song Sparrow). This 
species was observed under about the same con- 
ditions as the Grass Finch, except it was noted 
further north, being seen in the scrub “plains” 
below Eustis. 
O. & O. XI. Nov. 1886. p. 161 
A Song Sparrow wintering in Eastern Maine.-During the winter of 
1885-S6 I received a Song Sparrow (. Melo^iza fasciata) from a friend 
who secured it on January 23, 1SS6. The bird found abundant food during 
its winter sojourn in the chaff and other refuse from a large barn, in the 
immediate vicinity of which was a protected covert that afforded it ample 
shelter. On dissection it proved to be a male in good condition. Con- 
sidering the date and locality, it may fairly be said to have been wintering 
Lewis M. Todd, Calais, Me. Atlk, 4, July 1887. p. jf/r 
SumraerResidents on Southwest 
of Maine. T. H, Montgomery, Jr, 
581. Song Sparrow. Abundant almost [ 
everywhere. 
Qim&Q, 15 j .Nov. 2890, p,1Q2 
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