quite distinct black cheek patches though its dissection was so carefully made by both S & myself & the ovaries so conspicuous that there was not the slightest room for doubt as to the identity of its sex. S got a Perseus from a little company of three which we both pursued. Though reputably tame they nevertheless soon got quickly through the woods & are not always easy to get. This bird was wing broken & when approached seemed boldy & bit fierce but with to little strength to cause pain. The others seemed to play with or no heed to its cries. The fall plumage of most species of birds is now complete. The small birds are becoming scare & are almost exclusively in flocks. Spent the P.M. in Skimming our birds. J. Monhumer & Walter Bracket assisted, Sept. 1 Clear with very Strong N. Wind. Feeling rather tired did not go out this morning but staid in my boat writing to, In P.M. took my boat and went down river along. At the second bend saw a Landripe running on the mud and firing at it, at once throwing a single smaller sweet and fine