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Black Tern, (Hydffichelidon lariformis), is given in N. E. 
Bird Life as a rare but regular migrant in spring and fall, 
I found them common at Muskeget and Tuckernuck islands 
during August and the first week in September, 1884. J 
know of as many as seven being taken in one day. I saw 
quite a number in bunches of from three to six Hying 
around and over Muskeget, where they roost with the other 
Terns. Most of the specimens taken were young.—.A C. 
Ccihoon , Taunton , Mass. O.&Q. IX. Dec. 188-'+. p. 
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Birds of Bristol County, Mass. 
F.W. Andros. 
Hydroehelidon nigra surinamensis (Grnel.), j 
Black Tern. Migrant, not common. 
O.&O. XII. Sept. 1887 p.138 
