greater proportion of moss in its formation. The outer part 

 is of moss and roots, closely intermixed and twisted together 

 with wool, and ornamented outside with lichens, it is thickly 

 lined with the soft seed of Willows and thistles mixed 

 with the down of feathers, and a few hairs. 



The eggs, which are mostly four or five, vary very little, 

 and are much like those of the different species of Linnet. 



