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Data Nests and Eggs
1.
N. Great-tailed Grackle 5/13a
Date July 3 Incb. fresh
Identity: Description in notes to be made sure of later. Set. Mark 5/13a 1/3
local. Salina Cruz, Oay. Mej.
Nest. In a mangrove? tree near a salt lough. Nest 8' up over the water. Only the one nest in the tree.
Most of the nests were in a nearby colony in a tree surrounded by water. Nest 1" thick; cup 8" across and deep. Placed in a crotch of the tree. Made of sticks, cloth, paper and all manner of junk. Rootlets and grass used for lining. Both present, and considerably excited.
Coll. by Celden H. Miller
2
Name. Great-tailed Grackle 5/13a
Date July 3 Incb: Well commenced
Identity - Same as 1/3 5/13a
Set. Mark 2/3 5/13a
local. Salina Cruz. Oay. Mej.
Nest; In a colony of 75 pair all nesting in a small tree on a mud Island. The nests