R. gramineus at Stambula magna April 6th - 1875 MASS. (Middlesex Co.) 1875. Apr. 6 Clear and a lovely day with bracing N. wind. Strolled up through the fields, flying in the forenoon spending much of the time pecking in the dew listening to the birds. Arivals were Stambula magna 1, Poecetes gramineus 13 singing. My feet being badly chafed and my worn I was unable to walk much and shot only one bird a P. Iovama. In Gray's woods saw a little company of Bayard, Juncipensus, the adult males singing in a low undertone. Heard a Carolina Lin. sing a number of times; its song though short is quite sweet and pleasing. Antifera butterflies were out in force for the first time, but I am confident that not a single boyla has as yet sighted in this locality as I have listened for them very early morning. C. J. Goddard reports 20 Drige started at Chelsea on the 2nd instant. April 7 Clear and a fine day though with a cold N. wind. Off after breakfast walking the car to the Arsenal woods. saw very little of interest. In a brushy swale near the Arsenal were Fernal Pas. Ulica and a Saw-f. them regarded me for some time with his peneguald melody; the song of this bird in every species surpasses that of any N.A. Bird I have ever heard. It is replete with rich and plaintively wild sentiment. Did not bring from a single specimen of any kind.