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	Bird uses body as dam to stop drainpipe soaking chicks

kate0spencer

5-29-2009 11:06 AM

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5-29-2009 11:10 AM

kate0spencer

It's so sweet..
they're one of sweetest animals..
they're so dedicated in taking care of their babies..
and her husband too is helping a lot..
they're a very responsible parents..

5-30-2009 1:00 PM

tanyamm

Makes you stop and think when people call you a bird-brain. they might mean it as an insult but I think I`d take it as a compliment.

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