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From: matt@marge.math.binghamton.edu (matt brin)
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Subject: Re: a strange experience with a Cedar Waxwing
Summary: some birds tamer than others
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Date: 30 Aug 88 15:15:41 GMT
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Cedar waxwings seem to have less fear of humans than many other common
species.  Another "tame" common species is the chickadee.  I can't recall
seeing waxwings spending much time on the ground, but the fact that one 
got that close to you doesn't surprise me at all.

matt brin / math. dept / SUNY / Binghamton, NY 13901
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