[Rick Masters]

Aquatic nesting of the Ozone Warbler

Nesting in water is an unexpected behavior of the Ozone Warbler. It is not a water fowl and no eggs have ever been recovered from the lakes, streams or oceans where it attempts to nest. Some ornithologist speculate that the Ozone Warbler may be attracted to reflections of itself on the surface of the water, perhaps in hopes of finding a mate. Others suggest the Ozone Warbler is merely thirsty and has misjudged the depth of the water - a dangerous mistake as the Ozone Warbler is, at best, a clumsy swimmer.

[Rick Masters]

As ornithologists give careful instructions, taxidermists and an opportunist from eBay prepare to remove an Ozone Warbler from its nest. As expected, no egg was found.

"Its very strange, the nesting behavior of the Ozone Warbler," commented one ornithologist. "Most birds will build a nest and rest inside it. The eggs are secure this way. The parent can provide warmth and food for the hatchlings. But the Ozone Warbler is rarely found in its tree nests. For some unknown reason, it prefers to hang underneath them. This cannot be good for the survival of the species. Unlike other endangered avians, which are threatened by predators or loss of habitat, the Ozone Warbler seems to be endangering itself."

[SamKellner]

Rick,

That's how they get their P-tree pilot skill level.

I actually heard a pg instructor say that.

[Rick Masters]

That's how they get their P-tree

That's how they get their P-car.

[Rick Masters]

July 3, 2015

Ozone Warbler perching on a branch.

[Rick Masters]

July 19, 2015

A taxidermist stealthily climbs a tree and grabs an unsuspecting Ozone Warbler by the ankle.
"I've got one!" he cries to the ornithologists gathered below.

[Bob Kuczewski]

That's how they get their P-tree pilot skill level.

That's a good one Sam!!!   

[Rick Masters]

July 22, 2015

An Ozone Warbler resting peacefully in the forest canopy.
Best found nesting on windy days, these creatures can be recognized by their incessant chirps of "Haaa-lop! Haaa-lop! Haaa-lop!"


An amateur ornithologist has clumsily snared an Ozone Warbler and lifts it out of the forest where it was hiding. He was immediately berated by the taxidermists clustered below, who insisted that attaching the snare to the ankle was a superior technique to better preserve the specimen.

[Rick Masters]

July 28, 2015

An Ozone Warbler with a captive female of a different species has made a nest in an ancient chestnut.
Travelers on a nearby highway, hearing the incessant shrieks of "Haa-lop! Haa-lop," alerted researchers.
"It is unusual to find Ozone Warblers nesting in such large chestnuts," said one ornithologist.
Local taxidermists had to scramble to find enough ladders to reach the creatures.
Unfortunately, no eggs were found.

[Rick Masters]

July 27, 2015