Market Farming

["Rick Williams" <mrfarm AT frontiernet.net>]

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> When my wife, son and
> myself watch the vultures swoop in and have a
> feast I don't need to be an ornithologist to
> recognize vultures or most of the birds of prey
> that are across the south and cannot even recall
> the last time I saw a California or Andean Condor
> here!

I think some are on denial about wildlife. And as much as I like Walt
Disney, there is a down side with a pollyanna type view. Sort of like the
disbelief that wolves, coyotes, etc.  kill a lot of livestock and pets ...
and they do kill a lot.

Although I am the one in the family with biology degree, I generally call in
the family expert when it comes to wildlife identification. It goes like
this, "Judy, I see another bird out there." Answer: "Oh, yes, sure enough
... another Robin." :)

Sincerely,

Rick Williams
Misty Ridge Farm
Dairy heifers and dairy beef graziers
Viroqua, WI

www.mistyridgefarm.com