Astragalus tristis. L. Umbagog, Maine. Chrysopteryx tristis.- Common May 30-June 10, 1871. " Nesting. - June 13-28; July 27, 30, 23; Sept. 5, 22 1873. Chrysopteryx tristis, Oct. 15, 19, 24 1884. Spizella tristis Oct. 9th-19th-27th 1885- Maine (L. Umbagog) Chrysopteryx tristis Nesting 1886 Feb. 9 Several in winter plumage received in the flesh from W. Sargent on Feb. 18 same shot at about time and place. Ch. tristis 1 10/8-2 10-4 4-10 2-12 10-15 6-17 10-20 5-22 6-26 7-28 6 Sept. 1887. Sept. Chrysopteryx tristis 1/2-2 4-4 4-6 1st -10 3-13 3-14 5-19 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-30 2 Oct. 3rd-10th 1888 Spizella tristis 1889 Sept. 4 4-5 2-6 2-10 (bad) -14 2-20 (heard)-22'-25 2 Oct. 8 (heard)-16 (heard) 31 Spizella tristis. Sept. 22 2-23 20-24 2-25 2-26 4-29 2-30 2 Lake Umbagog, Maine. 1890. Oct. 10 2 Chrysopteryx tristis. 1873. Maine (Lake Umbagog). July 27. Very abundant about the house, in full song and evidently breeding. " 30. Found the nest which was betrayed by the female who, while sitting, kept up a continual twitter. 1882. Oct. 8-22. Occasionally seen during the first week.