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The Journal of the Maine Ornithological Society, Vol. XI. No. 2
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9 totalJOURNAL OF THE Maine Ornithological Society. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MAINE ORNITHOLOGISTS Issued every quarter on the first of March, June, September and December of each year Publication Office: 97 1-2 Exchange St., Portland, Maine. Editor, W. H. BROWNSON, Portland. Associate Editor, LOUIS E. LEGGE, Portland. Price, $1.00 per annum. Single Copies, 25 Cents. Address W. H. Brownson, 85 Market Street, Portland, Me.
The Journal of the Maine Ornithological Society Published by the Society on the first of March, June, September and December Vol. XI JUNE, 1909 No. 2 The "Hungarian Partridge"—the Gray Partridge. (Perdix cinerea.) By Walter H. Rich, Portland.
Occasional Notes on Birds at Sea.
A Pet Cedar Waxwing.
The Bohemian Waxwing in Maine.
Birds of the Boston Public Garden.
The Ornithological Magazines.
The Journal of the Maine Ornithological Society A Quarterly Magazine Devoted to the Study and Protection of Birds Vol. XI Published June 1, 1909 No. 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $1.00 a year; 25 cents a copy - OFFICERS OF THE MAINE ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Bird Notes.
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The Journal of the Maine Ornithological Society offers a snapshot of early‑20th‑century bird study in New England. Published quarterly, it brings together both seasoned ornithologists and eager newcomers, inviting anyone with an interest in avian life to join its ranks. The pages reveal the society’s lively community, its annual meetings in different towns, and the practical concerns of protecting and understanding local wildlife.
One standout article details the introduction of the Hungarian—or Gray—Partridge to the Portland area. Written by society member Walter H. Rich, it explains how fifty pairs were released to bolster game populations, outlines the bird’s European range, and compares its physical traits to native quails. Rich also shares observations on the bird’s size, plumage, and surprisingly dark meat, offering a clear, measured look at this exotic species and its place in Maine’s ecosystems. Listeners will hear a blend of scientific description and local conservation effort, captured in the earnest voice of early birdwatchers.
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Release date
2019-04-25
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