January 18, 1772
Posted by sydney on Jan 18th, 1772
Snow covers the ground. Larks congregate in vast flocks.
January 16, 1772
Posted by sydney on Jan 16th, 1772
Severe air. Icicles. Cutting wind & frost.
January 5, 1772
Posted by sydney on Jan 5th, 1772
Hedge-sparrow whistles: paths get dry. An extraordinary concussion in the air which shook peoples windows, & doors round the neighbourhood. Note: The concussion felt Jan. 5 was occasioned by the blowing-up of the powder-mills near Hounslow. Incredible damage was done in that neighbourhood.
December 30, 1771
Posted by sydney on Dec 30th, 1771
Lambs begin to fall. Harsh wind all day.
December 26, 1771
Posted by sydney on Dec 26th, 1771
Thrush and redbreast sing. Bunting, emberiza alba, at Farnigdon. I never saw one in the parish of Selborne. They affect a champion country, & abound in the downy open parts. Ducks, teals, and wigeons have appeared on Wulmere-pond about three weeks: one pewit-gull, larus cinereus, appears. A pike was taken lately in this pond measuring 3 feet & 3 inch: in length; & 21 inch: in circumference: in it’s belly were 3 considerable carps. When fit for the table it weighed 24 pounds.
December 24, 1771
Posted by sydney on Dec 24th, 1771
Many sorts of flies are out & very brisk.
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