Tringa a pacifica. Lake Umbagog, Maine. 1894. and the boat but water and bare mud. Sept. 27. After we had finished with them I decided to frighten (No. 2). them away as some gunners had been watching our proceedings. I swung my paddle about and struck it on the water without success. Then I began spattering water on them. They ducked their heads and ran two and fro for an instant but finally took flight and went off in apparent great alarm and excite- ment flying half a mile or more before realighting. There were five birds in all and at least two were adults but all were in gray winter dress. There were three Pectorals near them.