The Auk, Vol. XXVI. 



Plate VII. 



Yellow-headed Blackbird Studies. 



Upper figure, a nest in course of construction, still wet and soggy, and exhibiting 

 unskilled workmanship. 



Lower figure, nest VII; loosened from its hold on the reeds and slipped down 

 two feet, leaving scattered strands hanging in its descent; not abandoned. 



