In spite of her mother's assurances that spoonbills were elegant and beautiful, little Billie still got bullied by the egret kids and the cormorants . . .
Quincy had heard some of the newly elected legislators saying the government should provide free food for all. But was that just Ramen noodles (hard to cook on the wing or in the barn rafters) or real rodents? And, more important, were they fresh . . . ?
Being a Caracara, the apex predator, was tough enough, always the hawks and owls trying to pull off a coup. Now there was talk of those "bald headed" eagles moving south making an apex power play . . .
When Helen saw on Craigslist that a car lot was looking for a detailer, she wondered why anyone would need--or want--to be detailed. She found hers quite handy . . .
Aaron's mom, always concerned about health and wellness, told Aaron to brush his teeth often--their high sugar diet could cause cavities--and to eat more mosquitoes for protein. Finding the right size toothbrush was hard . . .