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It was built under a tuft of grass and had a small entrance. Went down to the ditch. Saw a male Song Sparrow flycatching. It would rise straight up and then drop down. 
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Looked in that Grosbeak's nest by Sparks. It had 4 young about 1 week old or more in it. They were covered with grey and white feathers. The old ones were much excited and jerked out the picks.
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June 7, Thursday.
The male Martin

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spends most of his time on the weather vane of the church. He calls and sings a good deal. Heard a Catbird mock a young rooster. It was over by Mrs. Petty's house. Thought that I heard a young bluejay calling. From over in J. Hackell's grove the song of the Wood Thrush came. I heard it till nearly 8 oclock.
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The male Martin has decided to make the best of a bad thing