Decorative illustration showing a 'charm' of finches, which is the name for a group of finches. The illustration shows Goldfinches and Redpolls sitting on a cluster of brambles, thistles and teasels.

According to superstition, if a woman sees a Robin on Valentine's day, it means she will marry a sailor. If she sees a Goldfinch it means she will marry a millionaire, but if she sees a Sparrow, she will marry a poor man but be very happy.