Soljrcibus torquatus 
286 
Middlesex County, Mass 
One on Presh Pond 
1860, 
May 6, One on Presh Pond this afternoon. We had a heavy 
rain storm yesterday. 
1870, 
Nov, 23 
One in Presh Pond this morning. After pluming 
and washing himself for an hour or two he flew out. 
1875, 
Apr. 8 
Shot a Iioon on Concord River., We saw him. some 
distance ahead but he looked so small that v/e took him 
to be a whistler. Brushing the boat wo paddled to¬ 
wards him. As we approached he turned and swam direct¬ 
ly for us, probably taking the boat for a small island, 
and actually coming v/ithin thirty yards of us. Although 
in good condition he v^eighed only six pounds. He was in 
nearly full plumage but still moulting. 
1879 
May 5. 
Saw two swimming together near the middle of Fresh 
Pond 
The two seen yesterday wore in Presh Pond again this 
morning. 
