Christine writes: "Thought you'd be interested in this recent article that's hit a lot of the news shows this week in Chicago -- especially in light of your recent posts about Starlings as pets. (Ugh!) This one is known for whistling the Chicago Bears Fight Song, which is especially timely due to the Bears upcoming big game. This link should also have video and audio so you can hear Twinkle "in action." "

Mr. Neil sends us this link from the Committeee for Skeptical Inquiry about Joe Nickell investigating a 1955 Kelly, Kentucky incident when "little green men" made an attack on a farm family and his conclusion is that it was actually nesting great horned owls.

And my sister Monica sent this story from the Indianapolis Star about an influx of bald eagles drawn to a buffet of fish at Starve Hollow Lake.