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young and one egg taken by Cox on the Restigouche, in latitude 

 47°. But excepting in these three instances, and a fourth where 

 young birds were seen on the Tobique River, the species lias 

 been unknown as a summer resident in New Brunswick. Cox 

 saw several examples along the Restigouche in July, 18SS, but I 

 have hunted for them up and down the same river, from the 

 Wagan to the Metapedia, both in July and September, without 

 seeing or hearing so much as one. 



Some years ago 1 kept a male in confinement, and found him a 

 delightful pet. He was healthy and happy in his cage, was easily 

 tamed, being confiding and affectionate, and added to his other 

 good qualities a sweet voice and pretty melody. 



The song differs with the season. In winter it is strong and 

 cheery, as befits a stalwart fellow who laughs at Jack Frost and 

 makes merry when the north wind blows. But when the spring- 

 time comes he tells the old, old story in most gentle tones, — a 

 whispered love song, sweet and tender, yet with a wild plaintive- 

 ness that makes it peculiarly pleasing. 



