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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 

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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]]