Property of the Estate of
A. Graham Brown.

[Illustraion of a British Bullfinch]

J. Gould & H.C. Richter, del et lith.                     Prints by courtesy of London Library
    BRITISH BULLFINCH - Pyrrhula p. nesa.
Few birds can compare with the cock bullfinch for beauty of colouring, but
hi is more frequently heard than seen. His presence is made known by his clear,
plaintive "peep,"  and is not always welcome because of his habit of feeding on
fruit buds, and systematically damaging any crops in which he makes his home.
He makes slight amends by eating the seeds of troublesome weeds. Bullfinches are
uniquely devoted, and throughout the year may be seen in each other's company.
