In a message dated 95-12-22 20:27:16 EST, you write:

>And there is nothing funnier looking than a goshawk or a Coop running
>on the ground, reminding me a bit of film I've seen of Secretary
>birds loping long-leggedly. Well, actually, a Coop with a ground
>squirrel tail hanging out of its mouth like a limp cigar is pretty
>funny looking, too.

Secretary Birds are actually graceful on the ground compared to most
vultures. Almost as funny as bats walking up to bite a cow on the ankle.

Mike Waller
WP Zoo