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*uU. N.O.O. 5, Jan., 1080, p, ^ V 
The American Egret in Maine. 
A specimen of the American Egret (Ardea 
egretta) was shot at Matinicus Island, Maine, 
during the latter part of June or first of July 
of the past year, 1888. I have one of the 
wings in my possession, and there is no doubt 
about the identity of the bird. 
0 &O. XIV. Feb. 1880 p.28 John C. Cdhoon. 
Recent Occurrence of the Egret (Herodias egretta) near Portland, 
Maine. — Although a few authentic records have been made of the occur¬ 
rence in Maine of the Egret (Herodias egretta), the increasing scarcity of 
the species in its usual haunts renders especially interesting the recent 
capture of a beautiful adult example near Portland. This, a female in 
full nuptial plumage, was shot not far from Black Rock, Scarborough, on 
April 23, 1911, and was brought to me in the flesh. It is now included in 
my collection.— Henry H. Brock, Portland, Mame. * m , / ? *7 
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