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120 August 17, Friday. This evening as I came from work about 200 English Sparrows flew into Dockhams trees. There must have been at least 400 altogether in the trees and on the ground. There are 3 roosts that I have found so far. By Powells [[Puisons?]] and Dockhams. August 20 Monday went over across the river this morning. Saw a bird sitting on a fence behind a tree. Got up within [[end page]] [[begin page]] 121 4 feet and put my head around the tree. It was a field sparrow with rather haggard feathers. To my surprise a garter snake came down the tree and hunted around the tree. They did not see each other though in plain sight. The field Sparrow appeared to be looking for a place to feed. Then it flew off. Then I went home as it began to rain.[[underscore]]