Bob --

I can assure you that I personally have seen MANY rare birds inside pubs in England and not all of them had feathers!

I have also heard it rumored, although not personally experienced, that as the night goes on and more beers are consumed, that the number and rarity of the birds seen increases exponentially! When the Birds of Paradise start dancing, then it is time to stagger home...

Gail

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From: Bob Ringler <>
> Gail,
>    I hope you are not suggesting that birds inside a barroom got there on their 
> own. I believe it is not unusual in Europe for thrushes to be kept in captivity 
> for their vocal abilities. They are probably available in the US also.
> --
> Bob Ringler
> Eldersburg MD
> 
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