There was a flock of about 40 Golden-crowned Sparrows to-day on a freezing morning, feeding around dandelions. Also a small group of Wilson's Warblers on the margins of the South Meadow. Several Purple Finches, a somewhat uncommon bird here, were singing behind Bird Alley. A few occur in migration and they may have nested recently,but there seem to be no recent records. For the gentleman who inquired about Common Yellowthroats in the park, the North Beach Trail has them very occasionally and they have been heard singing in the brush east of the Lighthouse in June. This could indicate nesting, but again there are no records.

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