Lake Umbagog journals, 1871-1916 (inclusive)
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Corvus C. principalis. L. Umbagog, Maine, Corvus carvurous, Nov.1 1884. carnivorous Oct 7 at Point 1898 Corvus carnivorus ✓ Lack Umbogoy, La Beman Sargent tells us that the Raven occurs sparingly nearly every winter about Lake Umbagog. The Crow was winter . 1879: Corvus carvurous. Maine (Lake Umbagog). ✓ June 6. George Hayward tells me that it is seen only in winter; that it is never common; and that it was for- erly more abundant than at present. In Maine. Corvus carvurous ✓ Mugalloway River, Maine Oct. 23, 1863 I saw a fine Raven this morning on the Megalloway about a mile below the lower settlement. The morning was frosty and perfectly still. We were paddling silently down stream when we heard the hoarse cry of a Raven. Presently the bird appeared & crossed the River almost within gunshot Then entered an ash swamp turning and doubling sharply as he threaded his way among the trees. During the whole time that he was in flight 34