IDYLLS OF BIRD LIFE 
first Nature story. In the early winter of 1908 he spent a few 
days on the farm, “Highwood.” Upon his return home he 
penned his observations and submitted the article for publica¬ 
tion. It was accepted by the Sportsmen s Review and ap- 
peared in the January, 1909, issue under the title: “A Winter’s 
Walk in Highwood.” The die was cast. Bert, as young Albert 
called, now resolved to observe Nature even more and to 
interpret the beauty thereof to all who would listen. 
His interest in walks increased, and many a companion 
^^unleamed in the beauties of Nature followed at first unwillingly, 
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blit returned with the deep interest of a convert, in the glory of 
creation and eyes opened to new visions of Nature’s miracles. 
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Notes taken on his observation-walks now took form and in 
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191Q, at the age of sixteen, he wrote the essay: “Birdlife in 
Spring/’ It was published in the Sportsmen s Review of the 
same year. 
Bert G. Hochwalt finished High School in 1911 and entered 
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the office of one of the public utilities of his native city, Dayton, 
Ohio. His days were spent in industrious work at the desk; 
but the love for the out-of-doors never deserted him. 
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alf-holiday and Sunday, along with the big vacations, he sho 
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the city’s dust to roam in the woods or to paddle his canoe; but, 
