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 N6., 1918 NESTING O1 THE'ROCKY MOUNTAIN JAY 20; ton cloth spread between the twig foundation and the nest proper. (See fig. 40.) No. 2. Base and framework, which extends to top of nest, 7x9 inches; total depth 4 inches; composed of pine and occasional spruce twigs, with some grasses interwoven. There are also visible six large empty cocoons each about three-quarters of an inch long. Cup inside 3x3/ inches in diameter, depth inches. Nest proper composed of fine grasses and bark fiber neatly and close- ly woven together, and warmly lined with chicken and occasional grouse and Fig. 44. RoClY MOUNTAIN JAY, IN ESTES PARK COLORADO. I-IIS ACTIONS CREATED THE DELUSION THAT HIS NEST WOULD BE EASY TO FIND. jay feathers. The walls are about one inch thick. (See fig. 41.) No. 3. Outside measurement, 6/x7 inches in diameter, depth 3 inches. The entire structure is composed of spruce twigs and tree moss, with a small amouht of coarse wood fiber and an occasional feather, all very closely and firmly intermixed and woven together. The cup is lined with tree moss, grouse and few other feathers. Inside measurements, 3/ inches diameter, depth inches. (gee fig. 42.) (The above would indicate the only material available.) EGGS Color (by F. M. Chapman color chart): ground light pearl gray, spotted