Day 54 - Tues Dec 4: The Food Drive continues . . .
And so does the bird talk!
My "Pledge to Fledge" highlight today was in the form of a gift from a 7th grade student. She came in and announced, "Mr. Mag, I got a surprise for you!"
Turning toward the voice, I ended up eyeball to eyeball with a wooden waterfowl.
"I have no idea what this actually is but since it's a duck, I figured you would like it!"
How could I not appreciate such a thoughtful gesture?!
When the can-can craziness cooled down, I examined the fist-sized novelty in a vain attempt ID it's species. It's colorful face and flanks with black velvety plumage running from the belly through the vent meant suggested only one possibility. . .
A-ha! It's an Aix sponsa lintus, commonly known as a lint brush x Wood Duck hybrid.
Dabbling on my desk all week, this new bird accessory has elicited a few questions from my students.
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