Puzzle 1

Remains of chopped down trees

__ crow, black and white corvine

Naval battle, Antony and Cleopatra vs. Octavian

"Cat got your __?", said to someone remaining quiet

The Stranger opens: "__ died today"

Some of Maria's favorite things, warm __ mittens

Two strikes in a row

Clock bird

Five ball color

__ goose; common, black-necked waterfowl