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Hirundo erythrogaster.
Lake Umbagog, New England.
Nest /5 (2833), June 10, 1896, C.H.Watrous coll. "Bird
seen". Eggs inc.3 or 4 days. Tidwell farm. I did not see nest
in situ. On rafter of deserted barn. The only nest in the barn.
Two eggs (858), June 14, 1879, coll.Oscar Morse. Bird
sitting. Eggs fresh. Upton. On rail of fence in open field. (I
have only the collector's word for the unique situation of this
nest. Nest not preserved. Not entered in journal.