216 THE COMMON BIRDS 
Goldfinches, Linnets (often with Chaffinches, 
Greenfinches, T'wites or Bramblings). Yellow- 
hammers, Skylarks, Hooded Crows (small 
wandering companies), Golden Plover (rare, 
and mostly near the sea or in lowlands). 
The following are winter visitors only, coming 
south from the north or from the Continent, or 
both: Siskins, Fieldfares, Redwings (thrushes), 
Redpolls, Corn Buntings, Twites (which are 
very like linnets, but have yellow beaks, and 
often associate with them) these all assemble in 
flocks in the winter. Full Snipe (often large 
numbers are found together, a few remaining 
to breed). 
I will conclude with a few hints—In learn- 
ing to recognize the different birds when seen 
in the field, the following points should be 
borne in mind :— 
Birds frequent favourite localities, often 
favourite spots, and even favourite kinds of 
trees, etc., where they may generally be found. 
It is only when seen quite close that the smaller 
differences in plumage can be seen. From a 
distance many, especially the more sober 
