Concord, Mass.
1912.
March 31
(No 2)
[March 31, 1912]

  Saw only a few Fox Sparrows & Juncos. Am told
they were very abundant in Concord during the snow storm
of the 24th. The bulk of the flights was probably passing
here then and for a day or two later.
  Only a few Robins seem to have come as yet.
I noted but three to-day. One was in the elms
at Bensen's singing divinely as I passed about 6 P.M.
I could hear him all the way down to the shed
at Pine Park. Also I heard at the same time
a Hyla & two Wood Frogs. There were a few others
peeping or croaking rather doubtfully at the Farm.
  Reaching Bensen's landing I saw four Black Ducks
in the water on the meadows. Watched them for five minutes.
They were in pairs about 30 yards apart. When I showed
myself fully they flew at once, although 300 yards off, &
were followed by a third pair that rose from flooded
bushes. Two of the females quacked most lustily.