PIXE GROSBEAK. 
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young and one egg taken by Cox on the Restigouche, in latitude 
47°, But excepting in these three instances, and a fourth where 
young birds were seen on the Tobique River, the species has 
been unknown as a summer resident in New Brunswick. Cox 
saw several examples along the Restigouche in July, 1888, but 1 
have hunted for them up and down the same river, from the 
Wagan to the Metapedia, both in July and September, without 
seeing or hearing so much as one. 
Some years ago 1 kept a male in confinement, and found him a 
delightful pet. He was healthy and happy in his cage, was easily 
tamed, being confiding and affectionate, and added to his other 
good qualities a sweet voice and pretty melody. 
The song differs with the season. In winter it is strong and 
cheery, as befits a stalwart fellow who laughs at Jack Frost and 
makes merry when the north wind blows. But when the spring- 
time comes he tells the old, old story in most gentle tones, a 
whispered love song, sweet and tender, yet with a wild plaintive- 
ness that makes it peculiarly pleasing. 
