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SHARP EYES 



and hundreds of nests which before were completely 

 concealed are now disclosed on right and left. What 

 a surprising list of materials have these feathered 

 builders gathered in their gleaning! What singular 

 preferences and whimsical fancies are shown in almost 

 any deserted nest you 

 may meet ! 



Let us begin with 

 this gray vireo's nest 



hung here almost across 

 our path in the woods. 

 How little did we suspect its presence as we passed 

 this way last June! What are the materials of this 

 basket hanging here in the fork of the maple ? Let us 

 unravel it. It is already somewhat worn and weather- 

 beaten, but it will be many a month before these tough 

 strands which enwrap the twig are loosened. Here we 

 find the toughest material of the nest, our wise bird 



