Better an egg today than a hen tomorrow

Northern Harrier

Better an egg today than a hen tomorrow. An Italian Proverb   credit Hen Harrier or Northern Harrier (in North America) The Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) or Northern Harrier (in North America) is a bird of prey. It breeds throughout the northern parts of the northern hemisphere in Canada and…

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A married man is a caged bird

Common Grackle

A married man is a caged bird. An Italian proverb   Common Grackle The Common Grackle, Quiscalus quiscula, is a large icterid (Icterids are a group of small to medium, often colorful passerine birds restricted to the New World) Identification Tips: • Length: 10-12 inches • Very long tail •…

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A new net won’t catch an old bird

Yellow-billed Magpie

A new net won’t catch an old bird. An Italian proverb   Yellow-billed Magpie The Yellow-billed Magpie, Pica nuttalli, is a large bird in the crow family found only in California. It inhabits the Central Valley and the adjacent chaparral foothills and mountains. Apart from its having a yellow bill…

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