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Oct-11-1899. I have found out where an Eagle
and a Hawks Nest are; also that the
bordor may nest in canon near big
peak back of here as they are generally
to be seen there.
While out at the teachers institute
I saw a great nombuer of small
birds at Pacific Grove that I took to
be Pygmy Nuthatches. Some attention
paid to seabirds but no species could
be distinguished
Oct-19 I was very much interested in a
little Anna's Hummer. It was
sitting upon a limb and allowed
me to approach within about 4
feet and to walk about a little so
as to see its brilliant plumage in
different lights. I don't believe
I fully realized until then the full
beauty of our little neighbor. The
color changing from scarlet to a
beautiful golden. The top of the
head also would change. Soon it
flew away and went on a little
ways and was much surprised