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Extra Observations, June 5 — August 1, 1844. 



MAKERSTOUN MEAN TIME OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF MORNING SONG 



OF BIRDS. 



June 5. It may be remarked, generally, that in a minute or two after the first lark is heard, several others are heard; in a minute 

 after the first thrush, many thrushes : in about three minutes thereafter, the blackbird and other birds commence their song. In 

 several instances, it has not been certain whether it was the thrush or the blackbird which was heard first. 



July 8. Landrails and swallows throughout the night. 



July 13. The wren is now the principal songster in the morning. 



July 16, &c. Landrails heard throughout the night. 



