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Benedict Arnold

What is the most interesting bird or animal found in your state?

Would you be surprised to find one in your garden?

Posted - February 7, 2017
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  • Believe it or not there's also a verified Sasquatch in Minnesota. It's not the usual hairy kind but Sasquatch who used to answer questions on Ask. :)
      February 7, 2017 4:43 PM MST
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  • 10026
    Absolutely Didge!  She does exist!  And a fine specimen she is!  She is in hiding again; but, when she was out and about, she was great to chat with and had many bits of knowledge on a variety of  topics she shared with us.  I would love to see her come out of hiding. 
      February 8, 2017 1:45 PM MST
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  • We won't see her back on line. She and her family moved house, she completed a course, got a job she loves (in real estate), and the last time we spoke had just joined Toastmasters where she was looking forward to giving her maiden speech. She lost Big Dog Daniel and bought another whose name I forget.
      February 8, 2017 1:55 PM MST
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  • 10026
    Good for her!! Yippeeee!  It's always good to complete something that helps in making a better life.    I'm sorry to hear about Daniel.  Nobody or animal is replaceable. But, it does open a door for another to share lives with. Thanks Didge.  It's great to hear about old friends.  Hugs and pats always! :) :)
      February 8, 2017 2:09 PM MST
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  • Did she ever tell you why she's called Sasquatch?
      February 8, 2017 2:14 PM MST
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  •   February 7, 2017 4:54 PM MST
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  • 10026
    The infamous "Squabbits" that exclusively feed and breed on our hill.  
    Above and beyond "Squabbits,"  I think the coolest bird I found that lives here is the Road Runner.  Being a huge fan of the cartoon as a child, it's been neat to see them in real life form.  They live in and around our backyard and hill.  We also have a pack of coyotes that live in and around our backyard and hill.  It's given me a better understanding of the cartoon.   I didn't realize how bizarrely accurate they were.  The relationship between the two is pretty much as Warner Brothers said it was!    
      February 8, 2017 1:55 AM MST
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  • I love to see a road runner in the wild. Must be an extraordinary creature. 
      February 8, 2017 2:40 AM MST
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  •   February 8, 2017 3:08 AM MST
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  • 10026
    Hi ALF~  You bring an excellent predator into the picture of the survival of the road runner.  We have plenty of them too.  I've been bitten by one right in our driveway/carport.  We have one kind of as a pet.  I was bitten by one of her off spring.  She's stayed around though and lives under our house.  We have a great relationship with her.  She leaves the road runners alone. Instead, she keeps our house clear of mice and other unfavorable rodents.  We don't bother her and she doesn't bother us.  It's a great relationship. We all live in harmony. :) :)
      February 8, 2017 1:35 PM MST
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  • A rattlesnake for a pet! Don't mess with Merlin! :)
      February 8, 2017 5:26 PM MST
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  • 10026
    You know ALF, there is more to your answer than you may have known.  One thing you never want to have is an unhappy wizard.  It might prove to be very dangerous to your health.  .. Giggles! :) :)


      February 8, 2017 6:38 PM MST
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  • Holy dooley! That was impressive. No wonder the poor old coyote never has a chance. 
      February 8, 2017 2:16 PM MST
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  • I've lived in Arizona, off-and-on, for about four years and I've seen a few. Saw one fly once, but that's pretty rare being as they can run 26 mph. I was going to post this video, but it gets off topic at the 2:15 mark. Oh well, it's got some info you might like ...  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU_7nZbII6o
      February 8, 2017 5:37 PM MST
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  • Those things can really MOVE can't they. That was impressive. And I was surprised to see an Indian motor cycle. I didn't think they were still making them. 
      February 8, 2017 6:07 PM MST
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  • Indian motorcycles came back on the market in 2013.
      February 8, 2017 6:21 PM MST
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  • 10026
    Exactly Didge!  They're crafty, extremely fast, and strong.  Surprisingly, they aren't that big.  At least the ones I've seen around here aren't. 
      February 8, 2017 6:42 PM MST
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  • The California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) is a New World vulture, the largest North American land bird.

    The California condor is one of the world's rarest bird species: as of December 2015 there are 435 condors living wild or in captivity.

    The condor is a significant bird to many Californian Native American groups and plays an important role in several of their traditional myths.


    During their nesting season, many bird fanciers visit the Pine Mt. area
    (just west of Ft. Tejon) to film and watch their nesting habits.

      February 8, 2017 2:22 AM MST
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  • They're a magnificent bird. I hadn't realised how close they were to extinction.
      February 8, 2017 2:41 AM MST
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  • Technically, in 1987, they were rated as extinct. The remaining few birds (27) were captured and bred in captivity until 1991, when enough birds were available to reintroduce them to the wild.
      February 8, 2017 2:50 AM MST
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  • 10026
    I almost went with this magnificent bird too ALF!  They are incredible.  One day, I thought I saw one.  I wasn't sure and had Don come out and check it out.  He thought so too.  Their wing span is so big, it seems like it would block the sun!  Beautiful birds!! This post was edited by Merlin at February 8, 2017 4:23 PM MST
      February 8, 2017 1:37 PM MST
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  • 283
    I live in Florida, so we have a lot of interesting critters, but I have to go with the gator. This video was taken about 3 weeks ago in Lakeland.
      February 8, 2017 9:55 PM MST
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  • 7683
    The grizzly bear;))
      February 8, 2017 10:15 PM MST
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