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FLORIDA BIRD-LIFE 



Eggs 



"Ventured to alight in the home tree" 



Egrets nested at an average height of forty feet 

 were in some nests, while in others there were nearly fledg- 

 ed young. While far less shy than I had before found them, 

 the birds were still abundantly wary, and obviously could 

 be observed to advantage onlv from concealment. After 



