Bully Jay Still Roars In Spring Bird Drama
A portrait of the blue jay as bold and loud in winter then quieter in cold months. The essay notes the bird’s bravado in defense of territory and its hidden courtship song once spring arrives.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1987
Page
10
A portrait of the blue jay as bold and loud in winter then quieter in cold months. The essay notes the bird’s bravado in defense of territory and its hidden courtship song once spring arrives.
A bright blue jay captivates with bold mischief and showy plumage. He robs nests, imitates hawk cries to scare others, and preens like a dignified aristocrat before revealing his rasping, indignant cry. After a tail loss the bird’s bravado fades, yet his color keeps yards lively.
The piece blames inflation on greed and shortsighted self-interest while urging social responsibility. It argues that higher living standards, unfair lawsuits, and medical costs fuel prices, and that prosperity depends on collective restraint and cooperation rather than blame on others.
Melinda Laurie McDonell and Dr. Richard Aguilar were married yesterday at First Presbyterian Church. The bride, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William R. McDonell of Aiken, received in marriage from her father with Rev. Dr. William Ross Johnston officiating. The couple will reside in Hilo Hawaii after a honeymoon trip to Hawaii.
PTL President Jim Bakker launches site preparation for a 30000-seat Crystal Palace at Heritage USA near Fort Mill. The $100 million complex will include a 5000-seat TV studio a 12000-seat sanctuary and an 18000-seat exhibition hall with construction starting July Roe Messner says Heritage Village Church will contribute 10 to 30 of the cost and 3000 attend weekly.
A list of numerous marriage licenses issued by the Aiken County Probate Judge includes Ralph Dennis Black of Trenton with Toni Ann Garrett of North Augusta and many other couples from Aiken North Augusta Graniteville Belvedere Evans Hephzibah Warrenville and surrounding locations. The register names both partners and their home towns in a long roster.
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