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"Peekaboo" Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Hicita: The geocache owner has not responded to issues regarding this geocache, so the listing has fallen into archival status.

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Hicita21
Community Volunteer Reviewer - Georgia

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Hidden : 4/14/2006
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Located in West Rome.

This cache is named after one of two starlings I raised to maturity from a featherless hatchling stage.
'Peeky' was a European starling. He is one of a few species of birds living in North America that are not covered by Federal protection. They are not native to America. Originally from Africa, the European starling was brought to the USA in the late 1800's.
Eugene Scheiffelin wanted to introduce all of the birds depicted in William Shakespeare's writings. Scheiffelin, (fool) released 60 starlings into Central Park, New York in 1890 and 40 more the following year (double fool). From this founding group came all the starlings that you see today!
Within 70 yrs, starlings have spread as far as the Artic Circle. The current population in North America ranges from 2 million to as high as a billion.
These birds are related to the mynah bird and can be trained to talk and live happily in captivity. In the wild , they live 2-5 years. In captivity, they can live to 15 yrs.
Although starlings can be fun-loving and capricious, they do force our native birds out of their habitats. In addition, they love human food...such as cookies, popcorn and french fries! So, I guess they'll be with us for a while! ;)
Enjoy the hunt.....Say 'hi' to Peeky's kin for me! ;)

!!!!!!!!!CONGRATS TO GORE 308 - FTF!!!!!!!!!!!

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