Concord, Mass.
1910
May 10
[May 10, 1910]

  Clear and cool with fresh N.W. [Northwest] wind.
  I walked by the Partridge on her nest this morning within 20 
yards without starting her but when I stopped and turned about
to look for her with my glass she left her eggs at once (although
I was then fully 40 yards away) and scuttled off in exactly the
same manner as on the 8th rising on wing after going some 
thirty yards. As she was rising she reminded me of a Wood
Chuck by her general appearance & movements.
Partridge runs from nest
  As I was strolling through Pine Park this evening I 
started a Paridge [Partridge] from the wild apple tree where I watched
one budding on April 21st last. While I have no real
proof that the bird seen this evening was (or had been before
I startled her) similarly engaged I do not doubt that such
was the case. If so it is the latest date in spring when 
I have known a Partridge to "bud". I did not see the
bird to night very distinctly as it was late & the light was poor.
She made a loud noise with her wings as she left the tree.
Partridge budding (?)