Qjfa/oouc of the Birds of Bfew Brunsmick, 
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l\\MiLV FRINGILLID/E. 'Fhk Imnciiks, Sparrows, 
Hun i'ixgs, <^c. 
47. PINE GROSBEAK. (Pinicola enunclcator). 
This species usually puts in an appearance about the hrst 
week in October, occasionally during- the last half of Septem- 
ber, and has been seen on September ist, remaining until 
March. Some seasons it is abundant, and again, in others, 
very rare. 
48. PURPLE FINCH. “ LINNETT.” {Carpodacus purpureus). 
A common summer resident; breeds. 
49. AMERICAN CROSSBILL, i Loxia curvirostra amerieana). 
A rather common resident. A pair were taken by Mr. 
Gilbert in July, 1879. Dr. Adams, in “Field and Forest 
Rambles,” says “this species builds its nest in February and 
March, and departs in April.” 
50. WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL. (Loxia leucoptera). 
This species is common in both counties during the winter, 
and has been seen in May (1879), but has not been observed 
here in the summer months, although it is given by Mr. 
Boardman as a resident near Calais, Maine, throughout the 
year. Dr. Adams says it builds in New Brunswick in Janu- 
ary, and leaves the Province in April. Otty Crookshank, 
Esq., observed several nests back of Moosepath one February 
several years ago, and I have seen a nest in February with 
the bird setting on the eggs. This species was unusually 
abundant during the winter of 1879-80. 
51. MEALY REDPOLL, { ^giothus canescens). 
This is one of the species that I have “ heard about ” only. 
Reports have reached me of its recent occurrence, but I am 
not satisfied that the identification has been unquestionable. 
Mr. John Hammond, who has always taken great interest 
in birds, informs me that some fifteen years ago it was fre- 
