Across
1Curve of a bridge — swallows nest underneath
3Rising warm air that hawks ride for free
7Horse in the meadow where bobolinks nest
8Mist ___ — research tool, handled with care
Down
1Endangered Species ___ — birders care about policy
2What cats do to songbird populations
4Old ___ — what locals call the resident great blue
5'Where ___ the warblers?' — classic May question
6___ them be — don't approach the nest