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morning, I saw eight there, with much satisfaction. After a while, the food 

 supply apparently gave out in Union Street, and ever since Stone Farm has 

 had daily visits from a flock of fifty or more! 



Patrick has kept a supply of sunflower seeds near both houses, and 

 the beautiful birds spend nearly every forenoon at those stations, eating 

 and perching in the trees! Early last week, in the morning, Mrs. R. sent 

 for us to see them, but, sad to say, that happened to be an off forenoon. 

 This A. M., Patrick came for me soon after 8.30, and we drove direct to 

 Mrs. W.'s, where about fifty grosbeaks were perched in a large white oak, 

 just outside of the wall. They came to the wall in numbers for the seed, 

 and repeatedly came and went, uttering their "cheep" notes. There were 

 many mature males in full plumage, and also females, and probably imma- 

 ture specimens of both sexes. Think of sitting inside of Mrs. W.'s bay 

 window and contemplating these wonderful creatures at a distance of only 

 a few feet! It is certainly wonderful! 



All the Stone-Farmers depart next Monday, but Patrick, who is greatly 

 interested in the birds, will provide a regular and abundant supply of food, 

 hoping to retain his visitors all winter. I mean to go over again before 

 long. If you have any business in Greenfield, you should come up some 

 time before long and see this marvellous exhibition. Many of our bird- 

 lovers have been entertained and delighted by this daily performance! 

 From 12 or 1 o'clock, the whole flock vanish, but where they go cannot be 

 discovered. The next morning they are all back again for breakfast! I do 

 not get over the wonder of it all. 



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