July 22, 1775

Posted by sydney on Jul 22nd, 1775

The swifts are so fledge before they quit the nest that they are not to be distinguished from their dams on the wing; yet from the encrease of their numbers, & from their unusual manner of clinging to walls & towers one may perceive that several are now out.  And no wonder that they should begin to bestir themselves, since they will probably withdraw in a fortnight.

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