August 21, 1773

Posted by sydney on Aug 21st, 1773

Sweet harvest day.  Wheat housed all this afternoon.  With respect to the singing of birds Aug. is much the most silent month: for many species begin to reassume their notes in September.  The goldfinch sings now every day.

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