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A ruffed grouse was flushed while ascending the trail, tree 

 swallows were swirling in the strong wind atop the ridges, a 

 spring peeper announced himself from a nearby bog, a walking 

 stick was captured and a spider enthusiast collected several in- 

 dividuals of the beautiful common Aranea marmorea. 



The descent was made to the accompaniment of the swan 

 s"bng of a few katydids, and all voted the day's outing too brief, 

 with a promise to return for further exploration when daylight 

 saving would reappear. 



Helene Lunt 



