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old elm tree at the corner, opposite a grave-yard, beside one of 
Mr. Ion Trant Hamilton’s gates. When I first saw them they 
were moving about near the top. ‘They flew out several times, 
and when on ‘the wing uttered a hoarse croak, deeper almost than 
that of a Raven; then, sailing round, alighted again and again. 
At last they took fright and flew off, and although I often visited 
the spot afterwards I never saw them again. These are the only 
birds I have met with that could be Carrion Crows. 
Hooprp Crow.—This bird I have seen once or twice on the 
Wicklow Mountains in the spring, but oftener on the sea-shore in 
winter, though seldom more than two or three at once. 
Roox.—Met with everywhere, even in Grafton Street, if one 
is up early enough to see it. They destroyed an immense number 
of small birds during the hard weather last winter, and in this 
way they fared well, chiefly at the expense of Thrushes and 
Redwings. 
Jackpaw.—Common. In the spring they come into Dublin, 
and make use of any blind chimneys they can find to build in. 
Macriz.—I have observed this bird in both counties, but 
nowhere abundant when compared with some parts of Ireland. 
STaRLInG.—Common, and increasing annually. This increase 
is most remarkable in the winter flocks. 
GREENFINCH.—Numerous and generally distributed. 
Liyner.—Pretty common in suitable localities. During winter 
large numbers may be found all along the coast. 
Lesser Reppoity.—This bird is far less common here than in 
the North of Ireland. A few pairs breed every year near Dunsink. 
l have also found the nest in different parts of Wicklow, and in 
the County Dublin, but nowhere abundant. 
Twirr.—I have often shot this bird on the North Bull during 
the winter, amongst flocks of other small birds, and also near the 
Pigeon-House Fort. It breeds near the foot of the Dublin 
Mountains, though I have never visited its breeding haunt. In 
December, 1878, it was numerous all along the coast. 
GoLpFiIncH.—Seldom seen in either county. In the neigh- 
bourhood of Rush and Lusk I have observed one or two 
during the winter, and have occasionally heard one in other 
parts of the county. I met with them near Finglass once or 
twice, and once saw a pair near Enniskerry, always in the autumn 
or winter. 
