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This is another of those birds that arrive from the north in au- 

 tumn, and remain with us during winter. They associate in flocks 

 and frequent the pines and cedars, the seeds and berries of which 

 they are partial to ; and they also seem to be very fond of the seeds of 

 the sycamore. During some seasons they are quite abundant on 

 Long Island, and are sometimes collected in large parties, flying so 

 high in the air, that unless you recognize their peculiar note, it would 

 be difficult to determine io what species they belong. They are 

 frequently taken in trap-cages, and by those persons who are ac- 

 quainted with the delicate flavor of their flesh, they are also shot 

 for the table. In the early part of spring they resort to the or- 

 chards, and feed on the buds of the fruit trees. About the middle 

 of May they leave for their summer residence at the North. Occa- 

 sionally a few are seen with us during the summer, but their nests 

 I have never seen. 



