THE CHAFFINCH. 



tions, as a rule, about the middle of 

 April. They build deep, cup-shaped, and 

 wonderfully neat little nests of moss, 

 wool, lichens, and cobwebs, beautifully 



YOUNG CHAFFINCHES. 



felted together and securely fixed in the 

 forks of small trees in orchards, hedge- 

 rows, and woods. It is generally adorned 

 on the outside with bits of green moss 

 or grey lichens that will render it similar 

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