"Nickname That Bird" Contest, Another Email Entry

And yet another entry ... this is fun! I wish I could host such a fun contest every week! Below the fold is another entry that you'll enjoy;

Crows/Ravens - General Nuisance
Starlings - Major Disaster
Hawks/Owls - Rat Patrol
Swallows - Roof Rats

Natalie

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