You now see and hear no red-wings along the river as in spring. See the blue herons opposite Fair Haven Hill, as if they had bred here. This and the last day or two very hot. Now at last, methinks, the most melting season of this year, though I think it is hardly last. year’s bathing time, because the water is higher. There is very little air over the water, and when I dip my head in it for coolness, I do not feel any coolness . . .