East Lexington, Mass
1900
May 5
(No 3)
  While searching for Greebes' nests we found three
new nests of the Bronzed Grackle all nearly finished
but empty. We saw only two of the birds but Red-wings
were numerous (several female female were seen) and a flock of
Rusty Grackles passed over us.
Nests of
Bronzed Grackles
  There were several Hawks about. We saw a male
Cooper's, a male Sharp-shinned twice, a female Marsh Hawk
and an Osprey. The last-named hung about the
pond all day alighting on the tops of the taller
tree & once soaring over us within easy gun range.
We also started a Great Blue Heron from a retired
cove and saw a Black Duck flying high. Only
one Rail (a Carolina) was heard & but one
Kingfisher seen. A few Swifts & Swallows were
skimming about in the forenoon.
Hawks.
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