15-09-2004, 22:38
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Ornothology question !!
Any ornothologists out there?
My son has been given a fun quiz (no prize money!) which has the following question -
Which common garden bird sheds half its mass every day in droppings?
We think we know the answer but can't find any references to confirm.
Thoughts on a post(card), please!
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15-09-2004, 22:41
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Re: Ornothology question !!
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Originally Posted by Aragorn
Which common bird sheds half its mass every day in droppings?
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My ex-fiance, Tina.
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15-09-2004, 22:54
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Re: Ornothology question !!
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My ex-fiance, Tina.
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Tsk tsk, that's not very christian of you Russ, especially as she's not here to defend herself.
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15-09-2004, 23:02
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Re: Ornothology question !!
Tsk tsk, that's very humourless of you bifta, have you not heard of a joke?  
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15-09-2004, 23:04
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Re: Ornothology question !!
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Originally Posted by Bifta
Tsk tsk, that's not very christian of you Russ, especially as she's not here to defend herself.
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I thought it was hilarious meself.
And the answer has to be pidgeon surely.
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15-09-2004, 23:08
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Re: Ornothology question !!
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Originally Posted by punky
And the answer has to be pidgeon surely.
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Not so sure a pigeon is a common garden bird though - maybe in or near cities. It's got to be either a sparrow or a blackbird - I'd go with the latter.
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15-09-2004, 23:12
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Re: Ornothology question !!
Would that be an african or european sparrow?
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15-09-2004, 23:13
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15-09-2004, 23:24
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Re: Ornothology question !!
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Originally Posted by punky
I thought it was hilarious meself.
And the answer has to be pidgeon surely.
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Would that be a stool pidgeon - groan.
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16-09-2004, 00:03
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Would that be a stool pidgeon - groan.
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notes carlingman's contribution, holds Incogs 'punny thread' award in reserve 
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16-09-2004, 00:06
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Re: Ornothology question !!
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Originally Posted by homealone
notes carlingman's contribution, holds Incogs 'punny thread' award in reserve |
Punny thread award? I have missed something?
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