Lake Umbagog journals, 1871-1916 (inclusive)
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Piranga erythromelas. L. Umbagog, Maine. Piranga rubra.- 1st & last May 30-June 10, 1871. Piranga rubra.- One a mile or two north of Grafton Notch. June, 1872. Piranga May 27 '72 / 1876 | May 21 & 25 Jun 19 '73 / May 27 '73 Piranga erythromelas Piranga rubra.- Near Bethel, Me. 1871. Lake Umbagog. 1896. Piranga erythromelas. May 30 Pin Point. June 4 " " " 6 " " copy① The bird noted above (it was doubtless the same bird on each date) was the only individual seen or heard this year. In a case of mounted birds on the list at Colebrook N.H. was a & Tanagra in the yellowish phase. All of the dozen or more other birds in this case were typical common to the region & no doubt the Tanagra was a local specimen, also. The work was done evidently that by some country taxidermist.