Lake Umbagog journals, 1871-1916 (inclusive)
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Bonasa umbellus togata. Bonasa u. togata 1894. Maine, Aug. 25 S. Umbagot. One drumming near Baldside in the forest. Sept. 3 Our Pine Point bird drummed a few times about noon but not on his old log. " 4 Our bird drummed a few times this; a. m. " 7 " " " " " " " 18 " " " 9 to 10 a. m. on his old log. " 21 " " " " " " " " " 22 " " " 10.30 - 11 " " " " " The following observations were made for us by C. & E. R. S. " Turned around flapping slowly for 50 seconds Drummed for about 15 " Kept still 4 3/4 minutes (not quite 5 minutes) Turned around for 50 seconds Gave one flop then Turned around again for 25 seconds Drummed 15 " Kept Still (Squawking) 6 minutes Turned around once or twice. Kept Still (Squawking) 3 minutes Turned around 25 seconds Drummed 15 " Was left "