June 1874 Apparently a near relative of the Striped bass. Returning the wind nearly died out, as we passed through the channels which gave us a good opportunity to listen to the birds. Cordius gracilis seemed to be a common species & I heard some magnificent songsters. Dred. Fina was also common & I heard one Perula Avis. The sunset was a remarkably fine one the beams streaming through breaks in the clouds & throwing an exceedingly strong light on the open oak woodland. We reached the landing at 8 P.M. well pleased with our day's sail. I forgot to mention two or three Habicatus lanceofolus & one Lacies agutalus in minuta phymaga which were obviated. Dr. Origineurs is said to be quite uncommon here: I see's now. Dmail seemed to be not very common, thought we heard them in several places. Smithia & Cathinensis is not very common at this season: two were observed. On the evening packed up for our return home to morrow. Cambridge. June 20 Got into Boston yesterday at noon. A Spizella Socialis which has a nest in front of my window is fed at frequent intervals, while bathing, by her mate.