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of my feet, remaining several
seconds - gazing me the while.
I have heard from others of
the habit I have lately discovered
of the Ducks and Geese
flying out to sea in the day-
time if disturbed. It is reported
a customary thing. From
the top of the sand-hill I saw
vast numbers of Gulls, Ducks,
etc. resting upon the surface
of the ocean. They extended
seaward as far as I could see.
Have lately become acquainted
with the note of the White-tail-
ed Kite. It is a kind of a
whistle uttered generally, I
think, when it is disturbed.
Jan 6 - 1899. Some ducks ("Canvas-
backs") were seen flying sea-
ward and alighting perhaps
one-fourth of a mile from
the shore.
Saw a Kite drop from its
hovering position in the air