1905
April 12
(no 2)
through the pitch pines that line the edges of the barren fields.
  Saw the first Barn Swallow this morning. It was
flying past Ball's Hill twittering loudly. This is an early date.
  Another arrival was the Hermit Thrush. I heard one
making the Canary call on the edge of the woods near
Pine Park.
  The following birds were heard between day break and
sunrise near the cabin. Robin 1 in full song; Bluebird 1 in full song; Song Sparrows,
several in full song; Fox Sparrows, 2 chirping; Pine Warbler, 2 in full song; Flicker, 1 in full song;
Blue Jay 2 screaming; Redwings 5 or 6 in full song; Rusty Blackbird, several;
Crows, 2 or 3; Goldfinch 1 calling; Carolina Dove 1 in full song.
  Hylas and Wood Frogs are now in full cry. One 
or two Leopard Frogs began snoring this forenoon. Painted
Tortoises out in numbers. Gilbert found a small snake, a
Storeria. 
  Walking along the river path at evening I heard
one Muskrat & saw another swimming. The water has
been comparatively low this spring & I think the
Muskrats have suffered less than usual from the
gunmen.