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Field Notes
Description:
Found severed in half (top & bottom) on rooftop of 20 story building in downtown Norfolk, VA, USA. Peregrines, vultures, osprey and other raptors are commonly seen feeding atop our high-rises. Time of death was likely weeks earlier, as any identifying color is completely gone from the feathers. Shape and length of bill and toes remind me of shorebird; but protrusion at back of head is a puzzle...
Notes:
Project Noah: I LOVE your site - and how helpful users are in IDing species. I have been trying - without success - to ID this dead bird. A friend suggested I post it here in case any one can help. While I understand death is taboo to some, death is truly is a part of life; and it is certainly part of scientists' body of knowledge - even citizen scientists. If you disagree, and want me to remove the two photos, please let me know. After all, it is your site. Thank you!
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