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Dondroeca striata.
Maine (Lake Umbagog).
1871.
May 31.
S female shot this morning was the only one seen,
although they were abundant yesterday (May 30) in the
blossoming apple orchards at Bethel.
1872.
June 2-5
Not common, evidently migrating. Saw them all the
way up from Bethel, June 2. None were seen at the Lake
after June 5.
1873.
Aug. 25.
Shot one an immature bird in fall plumage.
Sept. 3.
Shot two on Cambridge River and saw others.
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1876.
June 17.
Heard a male singing near the house this morning;
it was probably a late straggler. A week ago they were
common.
1879.
May 25.
A single male with other Warblers in the plum or-
ehard.
June 9.
Very common for three miles east of Dixville Notch;
males in full song.
1880.
May 27.
Abundant in the woods at the mouth of Rapid River.
" 31.
Singing everywhere this morning.