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Upper: Fig. 52. Nest of the Cactus Wren in Cactus Bush 

 The thick-walled nest of securely woven plant fibers lined with 

 feathers and opening through a neck at one side furnishes a warm 

 sleeping room for winter as well as a safe nest for the young 

 in summer. 



Lower: Fig. 53. The Cane Cactus (Opuntia arborescens) in 



Fruit 



With nest of curved-billed thrasher safely hidden in the center of 

 its spiny branches. 



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