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Mulberries, the red and the white. Individual trees of each of 

 which were found. 



The most interesting feature <>l the trip, however, came as 

 the result of the loud cawing of a group of crows. In trying to 

 find the cause of the disturbance, a bald eagle was seen. Later 

 this and another eagle were watched flying above the trees 

 close to the cliffs or along the river. One bird crossed to the 

 Yonker's side and soared for some time above the buildings, but 

 returned to the Palisades at last. 



In the river there were also a large number of scaup duck, a 

 number of mergansers, and a few other species. 



No evidence whatever was found of spring growth among 

 the plants. 



George T. Hastings 



