Lake Umbagog journals, 1871-1916 (inclusive)
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Erismatura jamaicensis. Erismatura rubida Occurence on L. Umbagog. Upton, Maine Oct. 17, 1882 A Reddy Duck was shot this evening somewhere near the Hayward farm. I saw the bird next day. It was a young specimen. I have only one other note (in 1880 I think) of this Ducks occurrence here. George Hayward brother tells me that he thinks he has shot several specimens in past years. L. Umbagog, Maine. Lake Umbagog, Me. Sept. & Oct. 1893. Erismatura rubida. Oct. 12 flying fast Pine Pt. 1882 Erismatura Oct. 17 shot 2 shot 2 - 1884 Erismatura rubida Oct. 12 shot 2 7 shot 1885 Erismatura rubida. Oct, 16 Shot Hayward: Erismatura rubida. Maine (Lake Umbagog). 1879. May 25. Mrs. Bartlett showed me a specimen which she said was killed on the Lake last autumn. 1880. May 23. Mr. Wormell tells me that his party once found a flock of eight on Lake Umbagog. 1882. One shot by George Hayward October 17. I saw the bird next day. Two were also shot by the Walton party about the 20th and one by C.F. Batchelder October . 84