Good Day for Birds

By Mike • January 11, 2009 • 7 comments

…in the NFL yesterday. Both Ravens and Cardinals prevailed in their playoff matches. However, as a Giants fan, I’m hoping the last bird team in the hunt — the detestable Eagles — bites it!

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Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Besides founding 10,000 Birds and I and the Bird, Mike has also created a number of other entertaining sites and resources, particularly the Nature Blog Network.

7 Responses to “Good Day for Birds”

Wes Jan 11th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
hmm 3 for 3 Go Eagles
Mike Jan 11th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Ouch.
Carrie Jan 12th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
*Nelson* Ha-ha.
I’m calling for a Ravens-Eagles Super Bowl this year. Not only is it birdy, but it’s fitting for Edgar Allan Poe’s bicentennial.
Nate Jan 12th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
I only hope the bird luck holds for the summer. I’d like to see the baseball Cardinals in the playoffs. I could live with the Os and Jays too,I guess…
John Jan 12th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
Not only were bird teams undefeated this weekend, but so far only one bird team has lost in the playoffs – the Falcons, who lost to the Cardinals.
Jack Jan 12th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
The Tlingit clan in southeast Alaska are all either eagles or ravens. If those two teams make it to the super bowl, there may be some rearranging of the totems.
Mike Jan 12th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
That’s a very cool tidbit of knowledge, Jack. You make some interesting points as well, Carrie. Too bad the Eagles will NEVER make it to the Super Bowl (I hope…)

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