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I’m glad you made the trip
Immigrants from Mexico are much in the news these days and opinions vary widely on whether these newcomers are a good thing or a bad thing.
But one immigrant seems to be welcomed by almost everyone. I speak of the house finch.
Originally a native of Mexico, this little bird, like many others, made its entry into the U.S. in New York City. Around the turn of the century, birds poached from Mexico were sold in New York pet stores under the name “Hollywood Finches.” When such sales were m...