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Branta canadensis.
Lake Umbagog, Maine. Tame.
1897. When we reached the house-boat this evening I learned
Sept.29. from Will Sargent that less than half-an-hour after we started
this morning Luman Sargent, passing down the river on his way
to Lakeside, started a large Canada Goose in the first reach
below the mill. The bird was so tame that he got within forty
yards of it although he was rowing at the time. When it rose
it flew out towards the Lake honking loudly.