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From: myers@uwmacc.UUCP (Latitudinarian Lobster)
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Subject: Re: The Great Net Cleanup Part IIb
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Date: Sun, 4-Aug-85 13:26:47 EDT
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Posted: Sun Aug  4 13:26:47 1985
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> 
> 	Now for a new poser: Are House Finches, which seem to be
> progressively spreading across the USA, any more "desirable" than
> House Sparrows?  Will the novelty of their color and song wear thin
> after they have taken over?  What is their impact on native fauna?

I met my first pair of House Finches recently while visiting my brother
in Fishkill, NY (50 miles north of NYC).  They are a damn sight prettier
than House Sparrows, which are everywhere in Madison.  More importantly,
however, is that their song is quite liquid and enjoyable.  House Sparrows
just constantly spout their annoying chirp.  I don't think I would ever
grow tired of the song of the House Finch, just as I still love to hear
White-Throated Sparrows.

jeff m