146 FRINGILLID^. 



TREE SPARROW. (Fringilla montana.} 



Uncommon, but seen occasionally in small flocks during 

 the winter. 



HOUSE SPARROW. (Fringilla domestica.} 

 Common. 



GREENFINCH. (Fringilla Moris.} 

 Common. 



HAWFINCH. (Fringilla cocothraustes.} 



This neighbourhood seems to be rather a favourite 

 place of resort for these birds, though they are not com- 

 mon in most places, and they seem to be rather on the 

 increase than the contrary. On the 7th of May, 1863, 

 I saw a nest of the Hawfinch situated at the top of a 

 tall apple tree in the Grove, containing five eggs : it was 

 composed of small sticks and twigs, slightly lined with 

 hay and one or two feathers. 



One found since 1873. (Mr. Stuart's.) 



GOLDFINCH. (Fringilla carduelis.} 

 None since 1873. 



SISKIN. (Fringilla spinus.) 

 Do not breed here. 



LINNET. (Fringilla cannabina.) 

 Common. 



LESSER REDPOLE. (Fringilla linaria.} 



Very common during the winter. Does not breed in 

 general here. 



