Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

it is!  Spring is at the zenith of her development; from now on until late June nature will remain much the same - green, fresh, and exuberant. Even more so that the grosbeak does the oriole express this condition of things. I have heard the latter’s song but once or twice since returning home. The other grosbeak Jim espied and called us. He was heavier than the one I discovered. His black ad white & crimson coloring are so rare + unexpected that they bring an unconscious exclamation to the lips of the beholder.

     I saw one sheit-poke, and saw one kingfisher and later hear his clickering call. At covered bridge, the suspicious actions of a female robin led me to discover her nest which was neatly built under the eaves of the bridge. In it had been laid four beautiful blue-green eggs. On the way home, on the path leading from the cherry-tree to the three trees a field sparrow flew up at my feet. Stooping I discovered her neat, which contained tour