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Jul 4, 2009 | by Adrian Binns
Happy 4th of July. With the country awash in patriotic flags, lady liberty and various ornaments to celebrate the birth of the United States of America, I am reminded of how the Bald Eagle became our nation’s symbol.
Our founding fathers favored the Bald Eagle (above) for its strength, fierce demeanor and freedom of nature, in spite of Benjamin Franklin’s objection. Franklin’s choice was the Wild Turkey (below) as he felt that our new nation needed a symbol that was capable of chasing the British away from any farm field and not one that was intimidated by smaller birds.
In 1782 a congressional vote chose the Bald Eagle as National Bird of the United States of America, by one vote! As we know, the runner-up got relegated to the dinner table at Thanksgiving.
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Huh! Didn't know it was just one vote!
Bluebird fledglings flitting about… I am tickled pink! I know this brood didn't hatch in our backyard boxes, but a peek in the boxes this morning shows what I believe to be a new nest! (Grass, not twigs, this time! Spent some time watching an adult male strutting his stuff….) Again tickled… I'll keep my fingers crossed! You, too?
Excellent news, it would be wonderful to have nesting bluebirds in your yard. If the House Wrens do take over, then it is time to add more boxes!
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