Bethel, Me. [Maine] March 1, 1904
Ther. [Thermometer] 16 [degrees] min [minimum] 26 [degrees] max. [maximum]
  Snow-storm beginning in the night
and lasting in the forenoon about 6 inches of exceedingly
light, feathery snow falling. Wind light from S.E. [southeast]
  The Doctor & I were out for a couple of hours
or so in the forenoon (10.30-12.30). We first went to
the camp where we had a fire & spent more than an hour.
Afterwards we walked a short distance along Balsam Trail.
The woods very beautiful, all the evergreen trees heavily snow-laden.
Very few birds about. Saw 2 Chickadees in one place & 3
in another. Heard Redpolls once. 4 [in a flock] Grosbeaks seen in the
orchard by Mr. Megrew early this morning.