o2 RECORDS VOLUME XII, FEB. 1920. 
16. Bronzed Grackle, 9. 
17. Robin, 1. 
Notes. 
FROM MRS. VIOLA F. RICHARDS, 8S. DEERFIELD. 
March 5. 
At 6.380 this morning, eight Redpolls were feeding 
with Tree Sparrows, on the snow, three feet from my win- ~ 
dow. The snow is on a level with the window sill, and I 
looked out upon the birds from a distance of five feet. 
March 24. 
We still have deep snow, but the air is very warm, 
and every day carries off much snow. A flock of about 
fifty Robins was here near the house, March 238, and Blue- 
birds appeared, too. The Robins had unusually bright 
breasts. indicating, I suppose, adult male birds. 
Today, March 24. | have heard Robins. Bluebirds, and 
Song Sparrows. The air was alive with their music. 
March 26. 
Such a nice thing happened this morning! Our first 
Phoebe announced his arrival, before6 a.m. This is five 
days earlier than in 1918, and ten days earlier than in 
1919. I heard him call several times. A few mornings ago. 
one of those Grackles which sound like a squeaky rock- 
ing chair was here, but not near enough for careful obser- 
vation. Song Sparrows are everywhere and our morning 
concerts from Robins, Bluebirds. and Song Sparrows area 
delight to all of us. Later. The Duck Hawks came today. 
A small flock of Canada Geese passed over North New- 
ton at 11.40 a. m. March 27. 
