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Canachites canadensis canace.
1888, Lake Umbagog.
September 11.
The Sluice to C Pond.
A mile above I took to the meadow, S.dragging the boat.
"Don" came to point in long grass. Five Spruce Grouse rose all
together with a grand rush and roar of wings. I killed with 1st
missed with 2d barrel. Another bird rose and I dropped it. One
bird wing broken. Got on log and chuckled. In green woods (spruce
and fir) I shot three more, one on log over point, two in trees.
One of latter uttered a warbling whistle. All young well grown.
One mangled by wad.
1890, Lake Umbagog.
September 23.
Pearley White's son brought in two Spruce Grouse which
he killed on the Mollidgewank road to-day.
1896, Lake Umbagog.
May 19
Watrous went to Mollidgewank with Mr.Sweat this morning
to search for Spruce Partridge's nests. They found abundance of
signs - dusting hollows, etc. - but saw no birds.
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