Pandion haliaetus carolinensis. Maine (Lake Umbagog). 1871. May 30- June 10. Several pairs seen. A nest with young was found by J.G.Rich several years ago. 1873. Aug. 23. I see them frequently sailing about over the lake. They have here a mellow whistle, resembling that of the Purple Martin. 1874. Aug. 11. Saw one flapping his wings as though unable to rise from the bank of the river where he was sitting. As I approached he made a final effort and carried off a large fish which he was eating. " 18. Saw five or six. They are invariably very shy here. Sept. 5. One dropped within sixty yards of me and seized a large chub, striking the water with a noise like that produced by the falling of a heavy plank. 1880. May 23. Three circling in company, uttering their musical pheu-pheu,a and at intervals screaming in shrill tones. 1881. May 27. Saw one carrying a great bunch of sticks in its claws. It rose near the extremity of the Swett Cove and flew off over the woods.