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Aug. 5. Saw on the grounds of the home where I am staying, 

 Robins, Bluebirds, Song Sparrows, Vesper Sparrows and Chippies. 

 The Bluebirds were reared here in boxes placed in the big pine tree 

 for their use. They have been away for a time, and are now revis- 

 iting their homes, and there is a flashing of blue wings everywhere. 

 They have bred in this place for four years, and their airs of propri- 

 etorship are very amusing as they peep into the boxes, apparently 

 to see if they have been occupied during their absence. 



Aug. 6. This morning a great flock of Barn and Eaves Swal- 

 lows came to the big pine tree. It was delightful to watch them as 

 they rose from the tree, circled about in the air and then settled into 

 the branches again. This they did several times and then departed 

 as suddenly as they came. I discovered a Goldfinch's nest in a 

 maple tree near the piazza this morning. The mother bird is sit- 

 ting and the male came and fed her while I was watching. I shall 

 keep an eye on the nest. 



Aug. 7. I am charmed with the male Goldfinch. He is most 

 attentive to his little wife, and whenever he brings her food, inva- 

 riably sings a few notes to let her know that he is near, greets her 

 affectionately when he comes, and parts with her in the same way. 

 This afternoon I took a walk to the Ledges. Saw a Sharp-shinned 

 Hawk and heard a Hermit Thrush sing. 



Aug. 8. Have spent this day in the loveliest woods and have 

 walked between five and six miles. Saw Chickadees, Black and 

 White Warblers, Redstarts, a flock of Cedar Waxwings, and heard 

 some Blue Jays, but did not see the handsome fellows, though they 

 were close by. 



Aug. 10. Saw on the grounds here a pair of Phoebes, a family 

 of Kingbirds and two Hummingbirds. These last were darting 

 about among the nasturtiums, which grow in profusion about the 

 back piazza, and for some reason they had a difference in opinion, 

 which resulted in the precipitate departure of one of the Hummers. 



Aug. II. There are four little birds in the nest in the maple 

 tree, and I am greatly concerned about their safety, for there have 

 been four bird tragedies on the place and I do want this family to 



