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On the other hand, the Chaffinches invariably carried away 
the feces, and the nest was quite neat and clean when 
vacated. 
NEST OF GREENFINCH TO SHOW ITS DIRTY CONDITION 
AFTER THE FLEDGING OF THE YOUNG 
(Photographed by C. K. Siddall) 
The habits of the other two pairs of Greenfinches were 
similar. and the nests in the same foul condition after use. 
It would appear from the above that individuals of the 
same species may differ in their behaviour. 
The Bullfinch is looked upon in the garden as quite 
rare, and I have only seen an occasional one in winter. 
In spite ofa sharp lookout the Hawfinch has eluded my 
efforts to see him, but has left plain evidence of his visits 
on the peas. His shrill whistle may be heard almost daily 
within half-a-mile of this spot, but no one, to my know- 
ledge, has seen a bird in the garden itself; proof positive, 
if such were necessary, of his extreme wariness. 
The little Brown Wren is common enough, but on 
account of its slight song and unobtrusive habits is often 
overlooked. One or more pairs breed in the garden year 
by year. 
