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27th. — Snowed all day, and froze at night. Thrushes are 

 silent, but Hedge- Sparrow still sings. 



28th. — Hard frost until end of year, when thaw set in. 

 29th. — Snowed all day. 



80th. — Maximum temp. 14°. Fieldfares flying over. 



Mr. Fowler reported in the summer that a pair of Little 

 Owls were established at Kingham, but this little bird, which is 

 spreading all over the country, and is now common in North- 

 amptonshire, has not yet reached this neighbourhood. I knew 

 it and its curious notes well at one time. 



Rain or snow fell on more than half the days of the month, 

 but amounted to less than two inches. A remarkably damp, 

 mild autumn. 



