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Progne purpurea.
Maine (Lake Umbagog).
1871.
May 30-
June 10. Several pairs nesting in the Martin box in front of
the hotel.
1873.
Aug. 4. Saw three yesterday among the stubs on the bank of
the river-- and to-day there was a large flock in the
same place, mostly composed of young birds.
1881.
May 11. Numbers at Bothel.
" 26. The usual Martin, a single female came about the
bird-house to-day.