April 28, 1774
Posted by sydney on Apr 28th, 1774
Began to cut a little orchard grass for the horses. Some few beeches are in leaf.
April 27, 1774
Posted by sydney on Apr 27th, 1774
Oaks are felled: the bark runs freely. Many swallows. Two swifts round the church.
April 26, 1774
Posted by sydney on Apr 26th, 1774
No house-martins seen yet, save one by chance. Apricots, peaches, & nectarines swell: sprinkled the trees with water, & watered the roots.
April 25, 1774
Posted by sydney on Apr 25th, 1774
Redstart returns. Wryneck returns, & pipes.
April 24, 1774
Posted by sydney on Apr 24th, 1774
No house-martins appear: they are very backward in coming. One swift seen.
April 19, 1774
Posted by sydney on Apr 19th, 1774
The titlark begins to sing: a delicate songster!
April 17, 1774
Posted by sydney on Apr 17th, 1774
The middle willow wren sings a plaintive, but pleasing note.
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