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Anas obscura.
Maine (Lake Umbagog).
1880.
Sept. 9. About sixty feeding in a pool in the meadow surroun-ded by tall grass. They were very noisy, quacking continually, dozens often calling at the same time. Every little while there was a great flapping of wings and splashing of water as they chased one another over the surface (Sweat Cove).
1881.
June 2. Set C-7. Nest on island in Leonard's Pond.
1882.
Oct. 8-22 Common.