copy 1 Melospiza lincolnii 1889 Maine Sept. 11 L. Umbagog. Shot a 3 in fine autumnal plumage at the western dge of the Sargent farm in a dense arborescent swamp. My dog started it from the ground when it flew up into a bush over a heap of fallen logs. Although I could not see either color or markings I recognized the bird at once by its peculiar actions & shape. It twitched its tail up almost like a Wren and displayed a well-marked crest. After the dog had passed it flew down to the ground again. I advanced and passed within five feet of the log heap stopping and examining it closely. Supposing it had moved on I hunted all the neighboring thickets & finally returned. As I was about to kick one of the logs the Sparrow flew up from among them and alighted on a twig within ten feet of me. This time it sat quite still looking at me curiously & apparently without fear. I backed off slowly and shot it. It was in thin plush. 15 Lake Umbagog, Maine. 59