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May 9, 1952 - Friday Left home about 6:25 A.M. Crisply cool, but somewhat milder than yesterday. Brilliantly clear sunlight, in contrast to the frustrating glare in the overcast yesterday. Will note birds in order of Checklist: Broadwinged Hawk calling near G.W. Survey marker; Bob White called near home; Killdeer flew near 32nd. & Underwood; one [[underlined]] Solitary Sandpiper [[/underlined]] feeding on mud at Dark Pool, and across logs, very tamely - did not fly at all - sooty breast in marked contrast to that of the Spotted seen a few days ago; two doves at 33rd. on wires near Eady's home; Swifts; Hummingbird heard twittering at 3 different places in woods; 4-6 Flickers; Kingbirds; **** 2 Crested Flycatchers, calling all morning; Phoebe; Least Flycatcher at spot where I saw one the other