FAMILIAR WILD VIltDS. 



seeds, the small buds o various tcees, and the seeds of fir 



cones. 



The song of the Siskin generally commences with a 

 phrase somewhat common with the Linnet, finishing with 

 one which may be represented by " gurgle geeter jaaa." 

 The usual note, however, is a pretty, tuneful, but jerky 

 twitter, often marred by the harsh note "jaaa." The 

 ordinary call, which is often repeated, is somewhat after 

 the manner of the Redpoll, and may be described as a little 

 more metallic "keet. w When given in warning, before 

 taking to flight, it is " chuck a chuck keet." 



