Loxia leucoptera [White-Winged Crossbill].
About fifty years ago, a large flock of these birds suddenly made their appearance on the “Castle trees,” in this neighbourhood. Their strange appearance and gaudy plumage soon attracted notice,—nearly the whole town flocking to see the “foreigners.” They appeared quite exhausted, many of them dropping from the trees.
Sturnus vulgaris [The Starling].
The starling has been rapidly increasing of late years. At one time single starlings were rarely to be seen, whereas flocks of this bird now appear towards the close of every season.
Sturnus predatorius [The Red-Winged Starling].
A pretty bird which occasionally visits this county.
Pastor roseus [Rose-Coloured Pastor].
This is another rare beauty, occasionally seen in this county.
Corvus corax [The Raven].