[TN-Bird] Fwd: Horned Larks iced up!

From: Charlie <cmmbirds@xxxxxxxxx>
To: TN-Bird <TN-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2003 13:36:15 -0800 (PST)


Jeff Wilson wrote: 
> But there in lies the tale or tail. The upright Horned Lark's tail
> drags the  ground and accumulates ice whereas the Laps get off
without a load. I'm sure  in deeper snow conditions the Laps suffer
also but here shorter is better.

So, Ole Coot, here is the real question...

does this mean that pouring salt on the tail will be more beneficial
in trying to capture a HOLA than a LALO?  Or would it just serve to
melt the ice and allow the Horned Lark to escape faster???

Charlie


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[TN-Bird] Fwd: Horned Larks iced up!

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