Contents 



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IV. Open Nests in Marshes, Reeds, Saw-grass, and Low 



Bushes in Open Country 77 



V. Nests in Buildings, Bridges, Walls, Rocks, Banks, 

 AMONG Roots, Brush Heaps, and in Holes in the 

 Ground 81 



VI. Nests in Holes in Trees, Stumps, or Logs . . 96 



VII. Semi-pensile, Pensile, or Hanging Nests . . .114 



VIII. Open Nests in Trees, Bushes, and Vines : 



Part I. Large Nests in Trees . . .122 



Part II. Nests in Trees, Bushes, or Vines . 132 



IX. Nests Saddled on Branches 172 



