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*On my way, saw a raccoon (?) jump from a rock and enter a hole.

reached Towson and set out on my trip.  In the little
woodland to the north of the Cromwell Bridge R'd I found
a specimen of Cypripedium acaule.  Here too, were oaks in
full bloom.  Just before reaching the road, I passed along
an old fence.  Suddenly, I stopped to examine an old gum
tree, which looked as if it was in bloom.  Just as I stopped
I noticed a robin fly up from the fence.  I, at once <s>whe</s> went to the
spot and there between two upright posts was a nest with four
eggs.  The mother bird seemed very uneasy and kept chirping
notes of distress.  So as to cause her the least amount of uneasiness,
I left the nest as quickly as possible.  Arrived at
L. R., I proceeded to my favorite ravine, and here, I ate my
dinner.  After dinner, I explored the ravine, nothing new, however,
was discovered.  When close to the water though,* it became very 
cloudy, and I knew we would have rain.  As there was no shelter
anywhere, I hurried onward to the 3-arched bridge.  Just as I
reached it, we had a little rain so I sought shelter under one
of the arches.  It did not rain much though, so I started 
onward for Towson, which I reached without getting wet.
Arrived home at 8.15 P.M.
        