164 — Mr. Peabody on the 
tervening periods till midsummer; as this is the 
time for incubation, it must rear its young in some 
places not distant, certainly, if not within our bounds. 
At the latter part of the summer, our gardens are 
frequented by the young in great numbers, and 
bitter complaints are made, with or without reason, 
of their depredations on the peas. Near the sea- 
shore they are much less common than in the in- 
terior; in some years, it is rare in all parts of the 
State. 
This bird migrates to the south early in autumn, 
and on its way, is seen in many parts of the Union; 
the nest is found in New York and Pennsylvania, 
and regions farther north, but in Labrador, Audubon 
did not find a single bird. The note of this grosbeak 
is striking, particularly when heard, as it often may 
be, in the silence of the night. It may be seen stand- 
ing, with its wings lifted, as if to display the crimson 
lining, before it begins its song. ‘The young are 
three years in obtaining their plumage. ‘Till then, 
they resemble the female, except that the red begins 
early to show its traces on the breast. The descrip- 
tions usually given of the bird, dò not agree 
specimens that are often found, with stripes of white 
on the head and over the eye. The tail, pn 
being forked, is very slightly emarginate, if at 
The food of this grosbeak consists of insects, boris 
and seeds. 
The Brvr Gnossrak, Fringilla cerulea, is not at 
present known as one of our birds; but a gentleman, 
whose authority is unquestionable, is confident 
