Aythya collaris. 1889. Maine, L. Umbagog. Late in the afternoon September 19th we started a pair of these Ducks from a shallow pond in the marsh near the outlet of the lake. They rose within twenty yards of me and I had a good view of them, seeing the gray Speculum so distinctly as to feel perfectly sure of their identity. The male had a black head and appeared to be an adult bird. Half an hour later they returned to the same pond, but I failed to approach within gun-shot and did not see them again. When we came upon them the last time I was so placed in the boat that I could not use my gun without danger to my companion who was rowing. Lake Umbagog, Maine. Aythya collaris 1894 September 25 - a flock of six in Leonard's Pond. We paddled to within 40 yds when I could see that they were on eggs & just so. I shot & skinned one of the ducks. These ducks flew very swiftly in a compact bunch like Teal. They were rather tame for us, had no care. They were sitting on the nest at first but took to the water as we approached. 1895- Sept 24 for six & in East Hill Pond (of joined)