The Natural History of Selborne

The bloom of the fruit-trees on the wall does not seem to be destroyed.  Sowed all sorts of garden seeds as carrots, parsneps, &c.  Cucumbers swell.

The turtle-dove returns.  Swallows again.

Thick ice.  No swallows appear.

Severe wind.  Snow on the ground.  Swallows abound.

Snow covers the ground.

Regulus non cristatus a pretty paintive note.  Chilly air.  Ice.  Martins appear.

The ground is in a sad wet condition; & the farmers much behind on their spring sowing. No seeds sown yet in my garden. An high rumbling wind.

Luscinia!  Nightingale sings sweetly.  Grass grows.  Wheat looks well.

Began mowing the grass walks.

Redstart appears and whistles.  Swallow.  Garden too wet for sowing.