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Starlings and Eagles

10,000 Birds

Here I was, sitting patiently in a blind, watching a tethered European Starling on a string. The aim of the game was to band raptors, and specifically to band Golden Eagles. Sara, one of the researchers, explained that it was a newish bird. It required a bit of an ethical adjustment. Enough to draw the attention of a predator.

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Black Bear

Animal Person

And I didn’t properly research the ramifications of going to VLS, because if I had, I wouldn’t have been so shocked when I heard about my inevitable debt and low-paying job prospects. Or as if the other team is even aware the game is being played and has agreed to participate. That’s not sport. That’s cowardice.

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