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both summer and winter species
Willow Goldfinches - the size of the canary are full of spirit, and cheerful,
for their song should be heard everywhere.
Evening Grosbeaks - same flock of 30 all over the country this year. C.
Mistle Thrushes - in a field near a large town, but also in woods, etc.,
and quite frequent on farms.
Purple Finches - quite common for their song should be heard everywhere.
American Robins - more or less plentiful all over the country this year. C.
And then came the spring of 1934 - a very pleasant one for birdwatching.
Frosty mornings were followed by clear days with bright sunshine and blue skies.
The robins sang their morning songs from every bush and tree, while the finches
flitted about in search of seeds. The chickadees chattered merrily as they
hopped from branch to branch, looking for insects hidden beneath the leaves.
It was a delightful time for birdwatching, and one could easily spend hours
observing the different species of birds that visited the area. The sight of
the colorful warblers perched on branches, singing their sweet songs, was
truly beautiful to behold.
One memorable incident involved a group of woodpeckers that were seen pecking
at an old tree stump. They seemed to be searching for insects or larvae,
and their movements were quite fascinating to watch. The sound of their
pecking echoed through the forest, adding to the natural ambiance of the
area.
Another interesting observation was made when a flock of sparrows landed on
a nearby fence post. They appeared to be resting after flying long distances,
and their rapid movements as they took off again were impressive to see.
Overall, spring 1934 proved to be a wonderful time for birdwatching in this
region. The variety of species present and the abundance of food sources made
it an ideal environment for observing birds in their natural habitat.