Field Notes · Catnum 127254 · score 2 — low uncertainty
Material paper, leaves, corn husks + stems. Lining of dark roots. Situation 4 1/2 ft. up in willow.
Metadata · Catnum 127254
Date17 May 1897
LocalityHillsdale, Michigan, USA
CollectorAbbott, Gerard Alan
Eggs in Set4
Specimen TypeE
Incubationcommenced (transcribed as “begun”)
Identificationpositive (transcribed as “OK”)
Nest Height1.37 m (4.5 feet)
Nest Supportwillow
Nest Materialspaper, leaves, corn husks, stems
Nest Liningdark roots
HeaderGERARD ALAN ABBOTT ORNITHOLOGICAL AND OOLOGICAL SPECIMENS
Further DetailsN/4
✦ Anecdote
This nest is unusual for incorporating human-made materials like paper alongside typical natural materials, reflecting the Gray Catbird's adaptability to human environments.