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Finally getting around to reading the post on state birds and what they should be, and it's pretty funny. -- (link)

Posted by mara May 21 '13, 16:18

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"I cannot think of a more pathetic choice for one of the most bird-rich states in the nation. What�s their state beverage, a half-glass of warm tap water?" (www.slate.com)

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California Quails are awesome. - Bacon May 21, 16:34
I thought Illinois' used to be the red-winged Blackbird, but we're one of those seven. -- nm - nevermind May 21, 16:31 4
- And seeing that the Greater Prairie Chicken's range doesn't extend to Illinois that's not a good suggestion. -- nm - nevermind May 21, 16:36 3
  - Holy cow, you're right. Now I've lost all respect for him. -- nm - mara May 21, 16:41 2
    - Uh-huh. -- nm - nevermind May 21, 16:48 1
      - And...I found that out from the link he supplied. -- nm - nevermind May 21, 16:58
that is amusing, thanks! oh, here's some trivia: california didn't have an official state food until last month; and now we have 4. - b. May 21, 16:29 3
- those are turrible -- nm - charlie May 21, 16:32 2
  - why? they were all among my first thoughts + grapes for wine. good stuff, plus they're all up there for what we export. that's legal anyway. -- nm - b. May 21, 16:38 1
    - He doesn't like to eat them. He's a known avocado hater -- nm - Bacon May 21, 16:38

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