Gavia imber. Ulnata uuuar 1889. Maine I. Umbagog. Loons were observed in the Lake almost daily during the months of September and October; they did not appear to decrease in numbers towards the end of the latter month. It was rare to see more than two together and I never observed more than three. Ordinarily they were found singly An adult female shot September 7th was in perfect breeding plumage. Birds with black heads and throats which appeared to be in adult plumage were observed as late as October 10th. After that all the specimens seen had white throats and gray backs. No less than four Loons, two of which were adults, were shot from the little steamer which plies on Umbagog. Curiously enough they seem to be much less afraid of this steam- er than they are of the canoe often allowing it to come within good shot-gun range. The guides believe that the cry of the Loon, repeated several times, is a sure indication of wind, and this I found to be true in every instance the past season. Often in the early morning when the Lake was calm as possible a Loon would be- gin to cry and within ten or fifteen minutes a strong wind would begin to ruffle the water.