Fork-tailed Flycatcher in Maine. — In late December, 1908, a corre- 
spondent wrote to me giving the description of a “peculiar bird” she had 
seen in the flesh while in the possession of an Indian guide and “ taxiderm- 
ist,” and asking what it could possibly be. Her description made it 
absolutely certain that the bird must belong to the genus Muscivora, but 
which species was a matter requiring more data. After nearly a year’s 
waiting I have at last had the specimen sent to me for identification and 
it is before me as this is written. It is a typical specimen of M. tyrannus, 
agreeing in measurements with those given by Ridgway for the female 
of the species. Though originally in good plumage it has been mounted by 
“main strength and foot power” and would require careful remounting 
to make it presentable. 
The bird was shot near the mill of Mr. S. M. Holway in the town of 
Marion, Washington County, Maine, December 1, 1908, by Mr. G. Id. 
Graham, and is now owned by Mr. Holway who has kindly submitted it to 
me for positive identification. 
It is rather interesting to note in this connection that many birds of the 
southern regions have been taken from time to time in or near this section 
of Washington County. The late George A. Boardman personally secured 
several rarities in this general region, and subsequently others have taken 
equally unexpected species. The statements of taxidermists are naturally 
open to suspicion where pecuniary matters are concerned, so it is always 
desirable to have confirmatory evidence where obtainable. The evidence 
in the present case seems entirely satisfactory. — Ora Willis Knight, 
Banqor, Me. _ „ ___ 
Aua* 27.J«a-19iO 9* *?-<?/. 
