Journal, 1896-1899
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Apr. 11. Swallows have come to stay, tho not so plentiful as I had hoped. Perhaps they will increase later. Psammeis carolini 12. Still pleasant, but a little hazy. The early birds are in a full glory of song. Woodcock have arrived and a red- lhinned singing in grand style. Vanessa Antiopa Turtle dovers. 2. 13. The Wilson's Thrush has arrived; I heard a faint tweet from him yester- . A search revealed him on a fence near a grove of Alder trees. He was turning his pipes very quickly, as did the robin, as if to prepare them for their full burst of song. The characteristic notes.