Lesser Redpoll

Dear Mr BirdBander,
   This is the only pic I have of myself and it was taken over 5 years ago.

Alan took a nice one, didn't he?
My question is - Can birds adopt birds?
p.s. Romeo (http://muttscomics.com/strip.aspx?m=11&d=05&y=13)
and Joni (http://muttscomics.com/strip.aspx?m=11&d=09&y=13)
sittin' in a tree
T-A-L-K-I-N-G
First comes shelter
Then comes home
Then comes a poem, maybe homes in Nome.

Thank you,
Lesser RedPoll
c/o Aberystwyth or Ffestiniog, depending
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Dear Lesser RedPoll,
   Yes, birds adopt birds every day and night somewhere in the world. They rarely fill out any paperwork, though, and almost never sign anything. What a great question, Lesser. And what a nice poem.

Write again,
Mr BirdBander

Rosie

Dear  Mr BirdBander,
   I think I am a Rose-breasted Grossbeak. Every other year I pass through the Chicago area. Can you recommend a spot to eat?
Getting hungry,
Rosie

Dear Rosie,
   I don't usually recommend eating spots, but here are 4 with birds' names: Bird's Nest, Blackbird, Blokes and Birds, and Parrot Cage. If you try any, please let me know what you think.
Were you named after Rosie Greer?
Mr BirdBander

Hear the Roar!

Dear Mr. BirdBander,

The Ravens, lords of the ball in Baltimore
Those spicy coppery pearls of lore
Yes, Patapsco's mouth
That mouth to the south
Is home to the team. Hear the roar!

Cheerily,
Birdie FeatherTail


Dear Birdie FeatherTail,

Thank you for the poem. The Baltimore Ravens are a team inspiration to ravens everywhere. Pick up the ball and run with it!

Cheerily back to you,
Mr. BirdBander

  

Friendly Tourists

Dear Mr BirdBander,
   We keep hearing something about "lame ducks." Please see the enclosed picture. We don't think fishing and bathing is so lame. What gives?
   Happily full and clean,
Friendly Tourists

Dear Friendly Tourists,
   The term "lame duck" refers to politicians who have been disabled by a lost election. Please visit our state again for the finest fishing and bathing anywhere.
   You are most welcome,
Mr BirdBander
 

Senor Moreno

Dear Mr. BirdBander,
   How can I get this mini-cam off my tail feathers?
Really weighed down,
   Senor Moreno

Dear Senor Moreno,
   Attached you will find the name of someone within flying distance who can remove and refurbish the camera, and give it a new home watching our government at work.
Your weight will be lifted,
Mr. BirdBander

Big John Little

Dear Mr. BirdBander,
   Everyone keeps saying I have a big head. How should I respond?
Gone fishing,
Big John Little

Dear Big John Little,
   Tell them you have big thoughts and they need their space.
Catch one for me,
Mr. BirdBander

Mr. Succotash

Dear Mr. BirdBander,
     "Why Not Wyandotte" is the story of corny birds who are full of beans. Will this book appeal to roosters and hens and chicks alike?
p.s. Enclosed is a self-portrait.

Sincerely,
Mr. Succotash
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Dear Mr. Succotash,
     That is a lovely portrait. You have quite an imagination. Everyone will enjoy your book, especially if you include a couple of old recipes.
Thank you for writing,
Mr. BirdBander