On its way...

The Kakapo Parrot: Staying alive despite its best efforts

I hope the plans to encourage the rebuilding of the population work. It would be a shame to see another extinction due to us again...

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Birds and fish are dying

because the 'don't ask, don't tell' law has been repealed?

The Biblical Reason the Birdies and Fishies are Dying

I just can't say 'Good Grief!' often enough anymore...

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Perhaps

it was simply tired?


Cleveland pilot unhurt after mid-air collision with vulture during Super Bowl

It needed a ride, and not having thumbs, well, it did the best it could...

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What a wonderful way

to finish off the year and the decade! After I arrived at work today a co-worker came in and told me to come outside to see something great. I put my coat on and followed him, to see a snowy owl perched on the corner of our building! It was a large one, beautiful and white. We watched it for a while, turning its head and blinking at us - it was very obviously aware of us - until it flew away to another building on the street. Its wingspan was incredible - 4 or 5 feet - and it flew so easily and gracefully.

A nice way to end 2009. I'm so glad I saw it. It is such a rare thing to see one in the city, and I feel privileged to have seen it...

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When decoys used to be...

...well, decoys.


Duck, Duck, Goose

"Celebrating deception at the bird carving world championship."

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