. The birds of Indiana; a descriptive catalog of the birds that have been observed within the state, with an account of their habits. Birds. 774 Eepoht of State Geologist. Length, ; wing, ; tail, (Fisher.) Eange.—North America, from Panama and Cuba to Alaska. Breeds from Gulf States northward. Winters from Indiana and Mary- land southward. Nest, a collection of sticks, weeds, grass, twigs or moss, on ground, on prairies, marshes, bogs and meadows. Eggs, 3-8; white to pale bluish-white, sometimes faintly spotted with drab-gray, burnt umber or cinnamon; by
. The birds of Indiana; a descriptive catalog of the birds that have been observed within the state, with an account of their habits. Birds. 774 Eepoht of State Geologist. Length, ; wing, ; tail, (Fisher.) Eange.—North America, from Panama and Cuba to Alaska. Breeds from Gulf States northward. Winters from Indiana and Mary- land southward. Nest, a collection of sticks, weeds, grass, twigs or moss, on ground, on prairies, marshes, bogs and meadows. Eggs, 3-8; white to pale bluish-white, sometimes faintly spotted with drab-gray, burnt umber or cinnamon; by Head of Mareh Hawk. Kesident in northern Indiana; winter r^ident farther south. Breeds. Of rare or irregular occurrence in fall, winter and spring in the southeastern part of State. Its residence is confined more or less closely to the original prairie region. There, in the northern part of the State, it is a common, well known bird, and breeds. It is probable that it also breeds southward along the western side of the State. Mr. Deane reported a nest and six eggs taken, May 19, 1889, at English Lake. Audubon found it nesting in the Kentucky Barrens. It is also reported to breed in the following counties in this State: Knox (Bahner), Fulton (Bunnell), Dekalb (H. W. McBride, Feagler), Allen (Snyder). In Franklin County it has been seen but a few times. I have records of only four specimens. They begin their wanderings away from the more open regions of the State in August and are most commonly seen through September, October and November. In spring they are most often observed in March and April. The quantity of food upon the meadows has more to do with the numbers of these birds in southeastern Indiana the weather changes. They are much more often seen when the meadow mice are abundant. These birds are known as "Harriers" or 'Tilouse ; The light blue or gray color of the adult male is not nearly as familiar as the brown ajid black plumage of t
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