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Mettion carolinensis.
L. Umbagog, Maine.
1885.
Sept.
A. carolinesis Sept 13 Just shot by W.H. & Wilbur just a shot by H.B. in boat Oct 7 6 seen in Meadow Oct 9 4th March Oct 4-6 Just shot by Me 10 shot by Me
Mettion car. Oct. 1 Shot.
1889
Maine.
Mettion carolinensis
1885
Oct 12
Shot a pair & in the pond near the Ice House.
It was alone, feeding along the edge of the weed and was tame enough to allow us to paddle within range in an open boat.
1880.
Maine (Lake Umbagog).
Sept. 8.
A rather rare bird here, but a few are killed each year.