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Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

Photo by Cheryl Lee
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I first noticed the nest with five eggs on May 27th, the last time I saw the fledglings was on June 17. Out of the five eggs, three hatched.

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Cheryl Lee
Interesting link Emma, thanks for posting it! Fortunately the cowbirds haven't taken over here, but I've been watching the starling population explode.
HemaShah
@chebeagueschool check this link http://www.wqed.org/birdblog/2008/05/page/2/ it explains why you have seen plain eggs. The cowbird sneaks in the catbirds nest and lays her eggs. Read the section on Cowbird vs catbird.

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