
          1105

548
April 30, 1904.  A trip alone, through the ravine, along the River R'd,
and to Stony Run, returning by way of the B. & O. R.R.

The sun shone the entire day.  The air was humid.  On my way
home had opportunity to observe a pretty bird quite closely.  It was
about the size of the robin, had a black back, black head and
breast, and a black tail with two white feathers which showed
only when the bird was in flight, its sides were a deep orange
and its belly was gray.  Its song was pretty, also insignificant
compared with what one might expect from so pretty a bird.

549
May 1, 1904.  To Clifton Park.  The weather to-day has been very
unsettled.  While in the park we had several showers, accompanied
with thunder & lightning.  The larches are now most beautiful
clothed in their beautiful light green airy foliage.

550
May 2, 1904.  With Mr. R. through the Garrett estate.  The afternoon
was very pleasant and we enjoyed our trip very much.  The meadow-lark
attracted our attention, but, although we heard it frequently we never were
able to get close to one.  Houstonia caerulea grew most profusely
in immense patches.  I learned to-day where Lake Guilford is.

551
May 3, 1904.  A trip to Glenburnie.  I took the early train arriving
at G. a little past 7 o'clock.  I proceeded at once to the pond. On
        