April 21, 1770
Posted by sydney on Apr 21st, 1770
Vast storm that did much damage. * In my absence the ring-ouzels made their regular spring visit en passant, but the seemed to be few that passed this way.
April 17, 1770
Posted by sydney on Apr 17th, 1770
Averdavines in Oxfordshire. These were passeres torquati, or reed-sparrows.
April 16, 1770
Posted by sydney on Apr 16th, 1770
Green wood-pecker laughs at all the world. Storm-cock sings.
April 14, 1770
Posted by sydney on Apr 14th, 1770
Butterflies abound. Flies swarm. Grass lamb. Cut a brace more of large cucumbers. Ants appear. Primula veris. Drabaverna.
April 12, 1770
Posted by sydney on Apr 12th, 1770
Rooks have young. Snow melts away very fast. Peaches & nectarines are in full bloom. Apricot bloom seems to be cut off. Barley begins to be sown.
April 11, 1770
Posted by sydney on Apr 11th, 1770
Kite sits. Raven has young. Swallow amidst frost & snow.
April 9, 1770
Posted by sydney on Apr 9th, 1770
No birds sing, & no insects appear during this wintry, sharp season.
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