Lhe Hawfinch. We 
considered migratory only a few years since; but the 
truth of its remaining with us is a positive fact. I have 
seen as many as thirteen of these birds together in the 
winter, frightened from the firing of a gun close by 
some hornbean trees, the seeds of which they are very 
fond of; their bill is admirably adapted for separating 
the different shells that contain the variety of kernels 
they so much like. Cherry, haw, seeds fallen from the 
cones of the spruce fir, hornbean-seeds, beech-nuts, and | 
many more, are the favourite food of this bird: be the 
shell ever so hard, it soon gives way under the strong 
clippers belonging tothe bird. Insummer, when green 
peas are ready for the table, I have seen as many as 
seven all helping themselves at no great distance from 
each other ; and there can be no mistaking that some- 
body has paid an interested visit to the garden, and 
left a proof of having enjoyed green peas before being 
cooked, quite as much as one who has them served up 
with roast duck or lamb. 
This bird flies rather high, using a short shrill note 
frequently while on the wing. It builds its nest in the 
month of May or June, laying five or six eggs in a nest 
composed of twigs, lichen, and roots, lined with finer 
materials, The male bird has a very uncommon ap- 
