Cambridge, Mass. 
1893
July 11
  Clear and warm.
  Left Milton early this morning and spent most
of the day at the old place in Cambridge. A Robin,
Yellow Warbler and Yellow-throated Vireo were the only
birds that I heard singing. A Flicker called at intervals
in the elms on Sparks Street. Robins feeding on the
ripe cherries, a Redstart followed by young flitting about
in the lilacs, and a Hummingbird at the bergamot. I 
saw another Hummer in the garden on the 8th. Both
were females & apparently old birds.
  When I reached Concord this evening I found
the grass cut & cocked in the large field opposite
the Buttricks'. To my surprise the Yellow-winged Sparrow
was singing there as cheerfully as if nothing had 
happened.