1912.
April 15
(No 2)
[April 15, 1912]

as he was within hearing and after he had passed
beyond our sight. He flew straight & swift and
looked not unlike a Dove. The nearest he came
to us was about 150 yards. He gave only the
usual Kill-deer (or Ku- hue I should render it) call.

Big flock of Red-wings
& Crow B. [Crow Blackbirds] intermingled

  An immense flock of Blackbirds settled in 
the top of the big dead oak across the river &
remained there about an hour. I counted 180.
Most of them appeared to be Red-wings but there
were at least a few Crow Blackbirds in the 
flock for I heard their husky voices mingling 
with the mild, clear music of the Red-wings who
were indulging incessantly in delightful chorus
singing peculiar to this season.