THE BIRDS OF HAMPSHIRE. 
district. These, I observe, when the spring advances, 
assemble on some tree in the sunshine, and join all in 
a gentle sort of chirping, as if they were about to break 
up their winter quarters, and betake themselves to their 
proper summer houses." 
No doubt many migrants spend the winter with us. 
We have a record from the Warner Light Vessel of three 
seen on May 31st, 1902, passing north-west. 
76. Linota linaria. Mealy Redpoll. 
An accidental winter visitor. 
The male bird in the Hart collection was taken in the 
New Forest in 1864. 
There are two specimens in the Alton Museum from 
that district, presented by Mr. PuUinger, but unfortunately 
no date is attached to them. 
77. Linota rufescens. Lesser Redpoll. 
A winter visitor to all parts, sometimes fairly plentiful, 
particularly at the times of autumn and spring migration. 
A few remain to nest. 
Mr. Willmore found the nest at Queenwood in 1888, 
and Munn has seen the bird at Laverstoke in summer. 
In the Isle of Wight, Bury records a nest taken in 
Shanklin Chine on May 17th, 1843, More says it has 
occurred at Freshwater in June, 1855. 
Dr. Cowper, however, says it is not uncommon, but 
probably does not breed. 
