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These Pennsylvania Birds Will Be Renamed as Watchers Reckon With Racism, Inclusion
The Pet Zealot ^ | November 24, 2023 | James Alain L.

Posted on 11/24/2023 1:57:40 PM PST by allen592

In a significant move towards fostering inclusivity and distancing avian species from problematic historical figures, the American Ornithological Society (AOS) has announced its intention to rename several North American birds. This initiative, set to impact numerous avian species in Pennsylvania, aims to dissociate these magnificent creatures from namesakes associated with racism.

The AOS's decision to rename certain birds stems from the realization that several species, such as the Townsend's warbler and solitaire, bear names that honor individuals with racist backgrounds. Peter Saenger, an ornithologist from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, has highlighted that this project could potentially affect over a dozen birds that breed, migrate to, or visit Pennsylvania.

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TOPICS: Local News; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: allentown; animals; aos; birds; blackracistsmatter; culturalterrorism; fosteringstupidity; muhlenbergcollege; paping; pennsylvania; racism
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To: allen592

I just put up a new feeder this afternoon. A pee-dee-dee and “come on, boys” is all it took. They found it before it turned dusk. My little bird buddies will be on it big time tomorrow. My brother was calling me Seagull whisperer last week when I called one with just my voice, lol.


61 posted on 11/24/2023 4:53:13 PM PST by OftheOhio (never could dance but always could fight - Romeo company)
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To: butlerweave
"Hey! Look! A Big Ass Muthaf--ka!"

"And that be a Bitch Ass Jamal! He be named after that bitch ass Jamal!"

I like watching birds, but were the chickens at? I'm hungry as a muthaf--ka.

Mmm-hmm.

62 posted on 11/24/2023 5:26:27 PM PST by Captainpaintball (America needs a Conservative DICTATOR if it hopes to survive. )
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To: allen592

Say What!

63 posted on 11/24/2023 5:53:50 PM PST by P.O.E. (Pray for America.)
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To: MuttTheHoople

Hereafter, it will be the Southern Red-necked Peckerwood.


64 posted on 11/24/2023 5:59:52 PM PST by gundog (It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
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To: allen592

I am suspicious of the man and the college. Add the town and the state!

“I am a racist pig!” That is what the prof and Muhlenburgh are saying?
Just because they named a bird after me”

I wil never suggest, to a student, Muhlenburgh College.
Wokeism is its own reward!

This whole thing is, FOR THE BIRDS!!!


65 posted on 11/24/2023 7:01:50 PM PST by BatGuano (2020 = Stolen Election. Believe it! Molon Labe.)
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To: SCConservative58

I have a head ache!


66 posted on 11/24/2023 8:01:57 PM PST by V V Camp Enari 67-68 ( This clears up a lot of misconception)
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To: allen592

What about a hooded rat?


67 posted on 11/24/2023 8:05:25 PM PST by Cowman
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To: All

Look, in that tree, a formerly male tit now identifying as a female but also open to new forms of relating. No? It sure looked like one.


68 posted on 11/24/2023 10:50:19 PM PST by Peter ODonnell (Prayers up for Jim Robinson and family ... an island of sanity in a sea of madness. )
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To: Fiji Hill

You forgot the last line. “Who drinks the most, colored folks”


69 posted on 11/25/2023 6:48:08 AM PST by Clarancebeaks
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To: rfp1234

Yes, Woodpeckers is offensive to lesbians and male queers by obviously referring to the dildo, which is an important and historical part of the gay experience.


70 posted on 11/25/2023 6:54:54 AM PST by Clarancebeaks
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