Callinago delicata. was closed by ice. Many birds are said to remain in Maine all winter. In the woods near here, moorhen returning to the meadow towards noon. Most than birds about were either the meadows are first freezing. Good - in the morning on March - 18th from the banks of the Wachuset. Oct. 23rd. Less than 7 hours sunshine today and frost. One full yesterday and frost. One bird was on the western edge and a nearby point. He fled east and did not return before flying. Oct. 26th, saw a kite diving round & about in rainy land at the town. Oct. 29th. Rain now. Oct. 31st. Not two in August.