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was found.  From this swamp I went towards the pond.
To-day I took the outer road, but left it very soon and
proceeded toward the branch.  Pretty specimens of Lycopodium
dendroideum were seen frequently, none, however, in fruit.
When I reached the branch I followed it up stream to the
pond.  Lycopodium [illegible] was noticed in many places, all
abundantly in fruit.  Near the end of the pond I disturbed
a very large bird; I think a crane, although I am not certain.
It had very long legs and exceedingly slender body rather bony looking
a long neck, it was of a rather dull color -- lead color in fact.
Leaving the pond I took the path to the Short Line.  It was
now <s>after</s> but 2 p.m. <s>and</s> so I thought I would try a new trip by
walking along the tracks towards the city.  By the time I reached
the Annapolis R'd, I concluded it to be a poor trip so decided to
try it instead of the tracks.  Altough this part of my trip was decidedly
better, still nothing very important was encountered, so hurried homeward.
I reached home a little after 5 P.M.  The morning was
cloudy but late in afternoon it became clear.  Yesterday we
had our first ice the thermometer <s>reaching</s> dropping to 28°, but to-day the
temperature was again above freezing point.
        