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21 June LF
Nest # 4 with one
small young
(2 eggs 15 June)
H above ground 12"
O. D. = 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 H
Bowl 3 3/4 W x 2 1/4 D.
same care as other
in E. clump
long, down like feathers
are now present over the
crown and dorsal line
and around tracts +
one on wings
Bright yellow margin
to both mandibles
mouth lining purple pinks,
eyes just beginning to
open. skin color grey
to charcoal flesh above
flesh below.
21 June LF
Nest # 5 3 young feathers
12" above ground
in E. clump
ext. dim. 6 x 6 x 3 H.
cup 3 1/4 x 1 3/4 D.
great clumps of edge of
screech w side
no fecal matter at
nest - fecal sacs
are constantly carried
away by parents -
nest clean.