[obol] state bird WAS Varied Thrush

[Bruce]

Co-ed scuba class was better ...

Bruce.

Dennis P. Vroman wrote:
> Lark Bunting and Rocky Mountain Columbine (CO state flower).  Have the 1980s 
> State Stamp series (remember the 20 cent stamp days)  Arthur Singer was the 
> bird artist and Alan Singer did the flowers.  If you have the first day of 
> issue envelopes, they have a larger size of the painting used on the stamps.
> 
> One thing to keep in mind on Oregon's state bird (Western Meadowlark), it 
> can occur throughout the state.  I do like Varied Thrush, but in some parts 
> of the state it would be a unusual occurrence to see one.  Would think a 
> state bird should be found in the majority of a state.
> 
> ...as for home ec, I kind of wish it took it (a class fellows didn't take 
> when I was in high school; so long ago I forget).  These days, I do most of 
> the cooking at our place.
> 
> Dennis (north of Grants Pass)
> 
> 
>> As somebody who grew up collecting stamps, memorizing state capitols,
>> watching birds and taking home ec (heck, thats where the girls were!); I
>> say I am in full agreement of the Varied Thrush (not to take anything
>> away from Western Meadowlark).
>>
>> Bonus question, how many know the state bird of Colorado?
>>
>> Have a great day!
>>
>> Jason in Charleston
> 
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