Field notes on ornithology and oology collected and recorded during 1891-1895, v4290
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39 Black Headed Grosbea R. Habia melanocephala 596 189. 4/28 Shot a ♀ from our poplar Trees. Size: Length 8, 12; Ext., 12. th. 3, 30; Bl..76 Wg. 4, 00 Heard several others. 5/1 Can. at ranch 4 mi Bottoms. 16 Found 2 nests of 2+ eggs. Birds seem to be close sitters, even on fresh eggs. (7/3) Set 7/3 taken today, Fresh. Elliot