3. What was the greatest number of birds seen in one day? 
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what was the greatest number seen in any one flock ? 
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5. About what was the proportion of red (i.e. full-plumaged 
males) to the females and young(f.e. plain brown or gray birds) ? 
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If they have disappeared or materially decreased in num- 
bers^ajrout when did this occur? 
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The fo\ktwing brief description of the Pine Grosbeak may kyr/i pLy 
enable those unacquainted with the bird to recognize it. In / • / f) 
size a little smaller than a Robin, plump, well-feathered, with 
short, stout bill. Old males with most of the plumage rosy L 1-//Z/4/(Xj?y 
red. Females and young males ashy brown with more or less /- / 
yellowish, saffron or dull red on the rump and top of head. Both 
sexes have two conspicuous white bars on the wings ' 
Yours truly, 
WILLIAM BREWSTER. 
