Notes on the Breeding of the English Sparrow 
in 
BrooKline , Mass . 
June 1, 1884, set of five eggs in a hole in an apple tree. 
May 25, 1334, five young birds and six fresh eggs in nests in hole 
in apple tree. May £8% 1885, half grown birds in nests in hole 
in apple tree. April 25, 1886, found nest with fresh eggs today. 
May 1, 1886, nest with five fresh eggs. 
Note : 
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not 
houses, particularly in towns, they may A breed earlier than as 
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