#mississippi bald eagle

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Fish of the Day

Today's fish of the day is the muskellunge!

The muskellunge, also called a musky, lunge, ski, and scientific name Esox masquinongy, is known for being the largest species of pike. Muskellunge can be found around the rivers of Michigan, specifically the Great Lakes region, Canadian waters, St Lawrence River, and around the Mississippi and Ohio river valleys. Outside of their natural range, they can also be found around the Tennessee river, South Carolina rivers, and as far South as Upper Georgia, where they are kept stocked intentionally for recreational fishing. They live around clean and clear waters with little silt, preferring to surround themselves with aquatic vegetation and weeds. This is because they tend to lurk near weedy shores and rocky outcroppings, although they can be found in deeper waters during the summer.

The diet of the muskie is made up primarily of other fish, although they will also eat: frogs, water birds, rats, and other animals that can be found in and around their environments. On rare occasions, muskellunge have been reported attacking dogs and children They attack other animals in an ambush, where the muskie will swiftly bite and swallow, not allowing any time for prey to fight back or escape. They can get as large as 50 inches in length, but there are claims of fish getting as large as 6ft. They have few predators, only large birds, such as bald eagles, other larger muskellunge or pike, and human fishing. With human fish thought to be the cause of their declining numbers.

Similar to other pikes, the muskellunge form small schools, and will claim territories that they fiercely defend, only becoming more aggressive during the breeding season. They spawn in the spring, like other pike, finding clean rocks or sandy bottomed rivers to lay their eggs. Spawning is only around a week to two weeks in length, and eggs are abandoned almost immediately. Once born, juveniles are only a few cm in length, but can get as large as 12 inches by their first year of life, and can get as old as 12-18 years.

That's the muskie fish, have a good day, everyone!

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The Beautiful Blue Catfish

Blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) are members of the bullhead catfish family, native to the drainages of the Mississippi, Missouri, and Ohio river basins and the Gulf of Mexico. Because of their popularity as game fish, this species has also been introduced to freshwater systems throughout North and South America, and is considered invasive in these areas.

Like many catfish, I. furcatus is a bottom dweller. They can often be found near complex structures such as rocky outcroppings, fallen trees, or sunken structures that provide both food and shelter. The blue catfish is an opportunistic predator, consuming any fish or aquatic invertebrates it can find, as well as eggs, small amphibians, and injured or recently deceased animals. Adult I. furcatus are seldom prey for other species due to their size, but hatchlings and juveniles are often food for cormorants, willets, osprey, pelicans, and bald eagles. To deter predators, this species has serrated barbs along their dorsal and pectoral fins, each laced with a particularly painful toxin.

Though they can be difficult prey for other animals, the blue catfish is a popular target for fishermen, and for good reason; they're the largest species of catfish in North America. Adults can easily reach a length of 65 in (170 cm) and a weight of 165 lb (75 kg). As indicated by their name, most individuals are grey or blue, with a lighter underbelly. This species also lacks scales, a common characteristic of catfish, and the face is framed by long whisker-like barbels that help it detect nearby food.

While generally solitary, blue catfish aren't territorial, and tend to ignore each other until the mating season. Reproduction begins in April and continues until June, during which time males attract a female by building a nest and releasing attractive pheromones. Once a female has selected a male, she lays between 4,000-8,000 eggs per kilogram of bodyweight in his nest (i.e. if the female weighs 2 kg, she may lay between 8,000-16,000 eggs). The male then disperses sperm over the eggs. Following fertilization, the male chases away the female and guards the nest for about a week, at which time the eggs hatch. The hatchlings, also known as fry, stay close together in schools for several weeks before growing large enough to disperse. It will take them a further 5 years for them to reach maturity; on average individuals live about 10 years, but can live as long as 25.

Conservation status: The blue catfish is considered Least Concern by the IUCN. Within its native range, populations face minor threats from dams and droughts. Where it has been introduced, the species is considered invasive due to its voracious appetite.

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The bald eagle has been the symbol of the nation since June 20, 1782, when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Great Seal of the United States featuring an eagle with an olive branch in one talon and 13 arrows in the other to represent the first states in the union. But Congress never declared the bald eagle as the national bird in the same way that each of the 50 states has a state bird, such as the Baltimore oriole in Maryland and the mockingbird in Mississippi.

Ah yes, important legislation. Can't pass any form of gun control, the minimum wage is still $7.25 after 15+ years of inflation, there's a genocide in Gaza and a Russian invasion in Europe.

But THANK GOD we're finally gonna designate an official national bird. Fucking hell.

[manchineel-bean]

fellas with animal features: (so many flags-) Alabama: Snake, Bald Eagle Alaska: Black Eagle Arkansas: Bald Eagle California: California Grizzly Bear Delaware: Cow Hawaii: Phoenix

Idaho: Elk Illinois: Bald Eagle Indiana: Bison Iowa: Bald Eagle Louisiana: Pelican

Maine: Moose Michigan: Elk, Deer, Bald Eagle Minnesota: Horse Mississippi: Bald Eagle Missouri: Bald Eagle, Bear

Nevada: Horse New Jersey: Horse New Mexico: Bald Eagle

New York: Bald Eagle, Beaver North Dakota: Bald Eagle

Oregon: Bald Eagle, Beaver Pennsylvania: Bald Eagle, Horse South Dakota: Cow Utah: Bee, Bald Eagle Vermont: Cow, Deer Wisconsin: Badger Wyoming: Bison

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Alaska: Igloo, Kodiak bear, Iditarod sled dog race, Denali

Hawaii: pearl harbor, pineapple

washington: Space Needle, apple, mt st helens, rainier national park

oregon: roses, lighthouse, crater lake, oregon trail, hiking

california: redwood tree, white water rafting, gold, golden gate bridge, silicon valley, yosemite national park, wine country, sierra nevada mountains, hollywood, joshua tree

nevada: silver, las vegas strip, hoover dam

idaho: gemstones, potatoes

montana: rocky mountains, glacier national park, grizzly bear, bison

wyoming: yellowstone national park, old faithful geyser, bucking bronco

utah: great salt lake, zion national park, skiing

arizona: lake mead, grand canyon national park, montezuma castle, turquoise, saguaro cactus

new mexico: pueblo, yucca plant, carlsbad caverns

colorado: rocky mountain national park, columbine flower, elk

north dakota: oil, wind energy

south dakota: crazy horse memorial, the badlands, mount rushmore

nebraska: chimney rock, bald eagle, train

kansas: tornadoes, dodge city, sunflower

oklahoma: tomato, wheat, osage shield

texas: cattle, prickly pear cactus, oil refinery, the alamo, NASA Johnson space Center

Minnesota: lake of the woods, wolf, deer

iowa: prairie grass, corn

missouri; Hog, gateway arch

arkansas: razorback hog, banjo

louisiana: crayfish, mardi gras, jazz music

wisconsin: dairy

illinois: Willis tower, tractor, lincoln

michigan: copper, iron ore, automobile manufacturing, motown

indiana: Car

ohio: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, tires

pennsylvania: street mill, liberty bell

new jersey: constitution

maryland: blue crab

virginia: mount vernon

north carolina: wright brothers national memorial, tobacco farm, great smoky mountains national park, appalachian mountains

south carolina: fort sumter

georgia: peanuts, peach

florida: oranges, kennedy space center, alligator, everglades national park

alabama: cotton, civil rights movement

mississippi: magnolia

tennessee: country music

kentucky: horse racing

west virginia: coal

new york: apple tree, financial market, statue of liberty

massachusetts: american revolution

vermont: maple syrup

new hampshire: fall colors

maine: acadia national park, moose, lobster

And don’t make me repeat it!!!!!!!

[aquilathefighter]

I feel such a disconnect with other birders with respect to bald eagles. Frankly I have seen enough bald eagles for a lifetime. They're like house sparrows to me. You go to the river in winter? They're there looking for fish.

I grew up on a tributary of the Mississippi in the Midwest. That's eagle central for half the year! We used to hold a day-long event about them so all the normal people could see them and learn about conservation and not using lead buckshot, etc. etc.

And now I live in Texas where it's dry as hell and there's not big enough bodies of water for miles and everyone shits their pants over a BAEA and I'm just like 🧍yep that's an eagle alright can we go look for winter warblers now? It's a strange experience

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Bald Eagle on the Mississippi River in Iowa. Taken 2014

[shane1081]

I’ve been doing some traveling for work lately and ventured out into La crosse, wi. It sits on the wisconson/ Minnesota line on the old Mississippi River. Seen lots of bald eagles in the cute city! Watched some people ice skate and lots of families out enjoying dinner together. Stay warm everyone!

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the complex liminal nightmare of extinction can be for everyone now

When you’re uncertain what you’re looking at, the catastrophic footprint of the beetle called the Agrilus planipennis Fairmaireis doesn’t really resemble a crisis. Perhaps it’s a fungus? Some genetic anomoly in the patterning and color of the ash tree’s bark?—maybe a blight at worst… Something like a pale vegetal rash.

       Then you might notice how many of these trees are lying dead and dry among so many other thriving species. When you look closer, you notice half of the ash trees you’re passing have been cut off at the stump, perhaps still lying where they fell.

       When it hits you and you realize they are dying of some sort of disease innate to the ash, it’s impossible to avoid pivoting immediately to the dire numbers literally surrounding you.

       In the lowland forests below the bluffs of the driftless, I have walked with a sinking feeling. A forest of blighted corpses. Not a single ash in sight without some obvious symptom of the infection. In a woods below the bluffs I stood surrounded by a swift extinction. I could touch it. See it scattered everywhere. It was marked in blue spraypaint. But as horrifying as it was to behold at that moment I know the strange liminal nature of extinction now—because it was the thought of this forest ten years in the future that made me feel hopeless, that turned the pit in my guts rancid.

       The beetle comes and does its thing. Then it leaves and the forest is devastated. Every last ash dead or proactively cut down. And then the cascade of death actually begins. Any dependent species will fade quickly. In the cedar—ash muskegs north of the Mississippi’s headwaters, the loss of the ash trees would mean a rapid shift in the understory. Shifts in animal and bird species. In the same region, lake shores would be rapidly and dramatically altered, and the growing bald eagle population would lose critical nesting grounds. From Minnesota’s wild rice habitats to the mountains of Appalachia where mixed forest habitats would be equally ravaged, the total loss of ecological balance cannot be comprehended nor computed in the present.

       The emerald ash borer extinction event is a nightmare playing out in silent eminations and formlessness, liminal agonies, networks of loss in which a single species of beetle—ordinary in its original habitat—can no longer be comprehended as such.

       This is not an isolated event. Extinctions are occurring for reasons appallingly similar in the python-infested Everglades. While technocratic liberalism and the moralizing laptop class fed everyone else to the climate gods, their children ordered exotic pets on a corporation called Amazon, became bored with them, and stupidly and fatefully released them into already vulnerable habitats. Very real individuals are very much responsible for North America’s countless imploding ecologies, and they aren’t evil industrials cracking whips inside factories. The simple stupid greed of a nice suburban family, as it turns out, can be just as catastrophic as a thousand logging crews.

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Exploring the Columbus, Mississippi Riverwalk and Its Attractions.

Nestled in the heart of Columbus, Mississippi, the Riverwalk is a beloved destination that offers a blend of natural beauty, recreational activities, and historical significance. Stretching alongside the Tombigbee River, this scenic trail provides visitors with a serene escape into nature, as well as a peek into the rich cultural tapestry of the region.

A Walk Through Nature

The Columbus Riverwalk spans approximately 4.4 miles, making it an ideal spot for walking, jogging, or cycling. The trail is well-paved and accessible, welcoming visitors of all ages and abilities. As you meander along the path, you'll be greeted by the lush greenery and the calming sounds of the river flowing nearby. The Riverwalk is especially popular in the spring and fall when the foliage is at its most vibrant, painting the landscape with a kaleidoscope of colors.

Wildlife and Bird Watching

For nature enthusiasts, the Columbus Riverwalk is a haven for wildlife observation. The diverse ecosystem along the river supports a variety of bird species, making it a prime location for bird watching. Visitors might spot herons, egrets, and even the occasional bald eagle soaring above. The trail is also home to various small mammals and reptiles, adding to the richness of the natural experience.

Recreational Activities

Beyond walking and wildlife watching, the Riverwalk offers numerous recreational opportunities. There are several designated areas for picnicking, where families can enjoy a meal amidst the scenic backdrop. Fitness stations are scattered along the trail, providing spots for exercises and stretching. The Riverwalk also connects to the Columbus Soccer Complex, which hosts various local sports events and is a great place for active visitors to engage in some friendly competition.

Historical and Cultural Significance

Columbus, Mississippi, is steeped in history, and the Riverwalk is no exception. As you explore the trail, you'll encounter several markers and informational plaques that detail the region's past. One significant site along the Riverwalk is the location of the former steamboat landing, a nod to Columbus's history as a vital transportation hub in the 19th century. These historical points of interest provide a fascinating glimpse into the past, enriching the walking experience with stories of days gone by.

Events and Community Engagement

The Columbus Riverwalk is more than just a path through nature; it's a hub of community activity. Throughout the year, the Riverwalk hosts various events that bring together residents and visitors alike. The annual Spring Pilgrimage, for example, is a highlight that showcases the blooming beauty of the area along with guided tours of historic homes. Other events include local art shows, fitness challenges, and cultural festivals, all of which make the Riverwalk a lively center of community engagement.

The Future of the Riverwalk

Looking ahead, the City of Columbus has plans to further enhance the Riverwalk, ensuring it remains a cherished asset for generations to come. Proposed improvements include extending the trail, adding more amenities such as restrooms and water fountains, and increasing the number of educational and historical markers. These enhancements aim to preserve the natural beauty and historical significance of the Riverwalk while making it more accessible and enjoyable for all visitors.

Practical Information for Visitors

For those planning a visit, the Columbus Riverwalk is easily accessible from downtown Columbus, with several entry points and parking areas available. The trail is open year-round from dawn to dusk, offering a perfect spot for an early morning jog or a leisurely evening stroll. Visitors are encouraged to bring water, wear comfortable shoes, and take advantage of the shaded areas along the trail to stay cool during warmer months.

In conclusion, the Columbus, Mississippi Riverwalk is a gem that combines the tranquility of nature with the vibrancy of community life and the richness of history. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor exploring the area, the Riverwalk offers a delightful escape that captures the essence of Columbus.

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Bird's-eye view from Mississippi State University on Vimeo.

Banding bald eagles on the coast for conservation research

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You don’t have to be from Louisiana to have heard about the land-loss problem that plagues the state. Before I even moved here I had heard the same “New Orleans will be underwater” by different people. The allocation of land and the preservation of the coast is a top priority of the state government. This has been a problem that government officials have been aware of for decades (link). The land loss crisis has been further exacerbated by large-scale devastating events, such as hurricanes and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, also known as the BP oil spill. After the oil spill, the heads of the state announced a plan to divert water and sediment from the Mississippi River to a coastal wetland in the southern part of the state, called the Barataria Basin.

This project has been publicly supported by both state and federal agencies and politicians. These include, but are not limited to the Louisiana Coastal Protection Authority, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Congressman Garret Graves. A quick google search of the mid-Barataria Diversion project pops up with several results that praise the project as the largest restoration project in the history of, not only the state of Louisiana, but in the entire country. There is such widespread support of the project that to be anti-diversion is considered to be anti-Louisiana. However, like with everything, there are two sides. Before we delve into the controversy, let's take a look at some fundamental information.

The Who, what, when, where, why

The Who The Mid-Barataria Diversion Project is being spearheaded and constructed by the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers. It has been supported by major Federal and State agencies, including NOAA, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), the U.S Dept. of Interior. However, many environmental interest groups, such as Earth Island Institute and the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies objected to the project, citing grave detriments to the region, the existing ecosystem, and to the present human settlements.

The What The mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project is a project to divert fresh water and sediment from the Mississippi River through a constructed canal. It is considered the largest and most expensive restoration project in United States history. It is estimated to cost around $3 Billion and estimated to deposit around 20 square miles over 50 years.

The When The Project has been recorded as far back as 1984, when the U.S. Army Corp. conducted a feasibility study in the Basin, to see if a diversion project was possible. The diversion project was included in the first draft of the Coastal Master Plan in 2007. After the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in 2010, $3B out of the estimated $5B payout to Louisiana was allocated to the diversion project, as the spill had exacerbated the already-occurring land loss issue.

The Where The project broke ground in Plaquemines Parish on Mississippi River mile 60.7, between Ironton and Alliance, Louisiana. The residential community in the area relies on harvesting the aquatic life in the region for the local economy.

The Why The coastline of the Barataria Basin has eroded an estimated 430 miles since the 1930s. In 50 years, if no action is taken ,it is estimated to lose nearly as much again. The intent of the Diversion Project is to deposit sediment from the Mississippi River into the basin to attempt to rebuild and “restore” the marshland.

Now that we have established the core details, we can take a look at where the problem arises. There is an already existing ecosystem in the Mid-Barataria basin. That ecosystem is a “shallow estuary”, meaning that many species of animals depend on these habitats. Dolphins, sea turtles, and bald eagles depend on the Barataria Basin to lay and hatch their eggs and, in the case of the dolphins, have their calves. The salinity of the water is an important factor in this, as the Basin has brackish water and is a saline marsh. The Mississippi river is a freshwater body of water. By introducing fresh water to the Basin, aquatic creatures that rely on a certain salinity level to live would not be able to survive after continued exposure.

Oxygen levels are also a considerable factor. Anyone who has taken a science class knows that water is made up of H2O. Oxygen in water is a fundamental building block of the environment. Hypoxia is a term that recognizes low-levels of oxygen in water, and is a term that has been used to describe the water in the Mississippi river. Hypoxia can cause water to become corrosive and unable to sustain life.

Like with any major scientific concept, it is always best to look at what experts have to say, and from what can be found, there are a lot of moving parts here: Dr. Moby Solangi, the head of the Marine Mammal Institute in Gulfport, MS, has a strong interest in protecting and he made several points regarding the effects of the project on local wildlife. He has spent decades of his life researching and aiming to protect the wildlife present along the gulf states. Dr. Solangi explained that devastating effects on the local wildlife are inevitable, should the Mid-Barataria Project continue. He attested that the most endangered Sea Turtle in the world, Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle, comes to the Gulf Coast to lay its eggs. If the low-saline, hypoxic, and polluted water be introduced to their habitat, the population may not recover. Due to his area of research, he had a robust and informed perspective on the effects on the dolphin population. He emphasizes that an estimated 50% of the population would be expected to die within the first year. Much like the proverbial boiling frog, the dolphins will not just leave if their ecosystem changes to an unsupportive habitat. Dolphins are territorial creatures and maintain, what Dr. Solangi called, “site fidelity”. This means they’re very picky when considering where they want to live. Once they do pick a habitat, that becomes their home. By the time the dolphins realize that they’re being poisoned by an unsupportive habitat, they’re already dying of exposure to low-saline, hypoxic, and polluted water.

When it comes to the practicality of the diversion project, Dr. Solangi also had perspective to share. The main reason the diversion project is happening is to restore the land being lost along the Louisiana coastline. The models being used to promote the diversion project are based on old historic connections between the river and the Basin that have not existed in a long time. However, Dr. Solangi pointed out that the river itself is not the same as it once was, with its amount of sediment decreasing by 90% in the last 200 years due to industrialization.The project likely won’t even be depositing the amount of sediment it intends to.

The project has been in-progress for several decades. The diversion project was able to move forward after the waiver of the Marine Mammal Protection Act was granted to the state.The project broke ground in August of 2023 but is currently halted due to a lawsuit filed by Plaquemines Parish. While the project is stalled, and now is the time to propose alternative solutions.When discussing the situation with Mr. Blessey and Dennis Lambert of the Water Resources Commission, the men stated that State legislators could change the situation, but the public has to get involved. They agreed that, “Even judges read newspapers”. Lt. Billy Nungesser, a vocal advocate for alternatives for the project has proposed several ideas, most notably a forested ridge along the coastline to protect against storm surges, and to prevent land loss of the current marsh land. For more information, please visit https://dirtywater.louisianaseafood.com/.

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Climate of Arkansas

Climate

The climate of Arkansas is generally characterized by mild winters and hot summers. In Little Rock, temperatures in January typically range from around 30 °F (–1 °C) in the early mornings to about 50 °F (10 °C) during the day. Conversely, July sees daily low temperatures in the low 70s (low 20s C) and high temperatures in the low 90s F (low 30s C). However, temperatures can vary depending on factors such as elevation and latitude.

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Arkansas receives an average annual precipitation of nearly 50 inches (1,270 mm), which is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. October tends to be slightly drier compared to other months. The wettest regions are located in the Ouachita Mountains and the southeastern part of the state, while the Ozarks in the northwest are typically the driest area.

Plant and animal life

The Ozark Mountains and Crowley’s Ridge are characterized by vast hardwood forests predominantly populated by oak and hickory trees, complemented by understories of dogwood and redbud. In contrast, the Ouachita Mountains feature a mix of pine and hardwood forest as the dominant vegetation. While the lowlands have undergone significant agricultural modification, traces of the original bottomland hardwood forest can still be found. Overall, approximately half of the state is covered by forests.

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Arkansas boasts a rich diversity of native bird species, numbering around 300, which call the state home throughout the year. Among these are iconic species such as bald eagles, various hawks, barn owls, blue jays, cardinals, finches, and flycatchers, to name a few. Notably, sightings of the majestic ivory-billed woodpecker, long presumed extinct, were reported in the state's east-central wooded wetlands in the early 21st century.

Situated along the Mississippi flyway, Arkansas serves as a crucial seasonal stopover for migratory birds, including ducks, geese, shorebirds, and various small land birds. The eastern part of the state, with its rice fields and reservoirs, attracts numerous game birds and animals. Among the most abundant are turkeys, quail, deer, opossums, squirrels, and rabbits. Additionally, bobcats inhabit the hill country, while feral hogs, locally known as razorbacks, are widespread. See more: https://weatherusa.app/zip-code/weather-72066

In the mid-20th century, efforts were made to reintroduce black bears into the Ozarks. Furthermore, the lakes and streams of Arkansas teem with a diverse array of fish species, providing ample opportunities for fishing enthusiasts. These include crappie, bass, walleye, drum, catfish, buffalo, gar, and trout, contributing to the state's vibrant ecosystem.

The Optimal Period for Visiting Arkansas

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The prime time to explore Arkansas is during the autumn season, characterized by mild temperatures and ample sunshine. Autumn emerges as the driest season, offering picturesque outdoor settings. The landscape transforms into a vibrant canvas of colors, creating ideal conditions for hiking along mountain trails. With the storm season subsiding, the air becomes invigorating, and evenings bring refreshing breezes. While the northern hilly areas tend to be cooler, the southern regions offer milder climates. Fishing and hunting activities gain popularity during this time, and the harvest season sets the stage for delightful food festivals.

Less Favorable Period to Visit Arkansas

The least ideal time to visit Arkansas is during the peak of summer, notably in July and August, when the sweltering heat becomes overwhelming. These months also witness heavy rainfall and frequent thunderstorms, accompanied by a surge in humidity, resulting in discomfort. Daytime temperatures often soar beyond 100°F (37.8°C), making outdoor activities challenging. Additionally, remnants of tropical storms from the Gulf of Mexico occasionally penetrate the state, albeit without catastrophic consequences. Waiting for the cooler, more pleasant conditions of autumn is advisable to fully enjoy the charms of Arkansas.

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Animal features list

Alabama: Timber Rattlesnake, Bald Eagle 

Scales on face, snake tail w/ feathers at end. Wings, slit pupil, rattles when angry

Alaska: Black Eagle 

Wings, talons, feathers on cheek,

Arkansas: Bald Eagle 

Wings, feathers on arms

California: California Grizzly Bear

Bear ears, teeth, tail

Delaware: Cow

Ears, horns, tail, fluff on cheeks

Hawaii: Phoenix

Wings, tail feathers, feathers on elbows and ankles

Idaho: Elk 

Antlers, tail

Illinois: Bald Eagle 

Wings, feathers on back 

Indiana: Bison 

Bison hair, horns, ears

Iowa: Bald Eagle

Wings

Louisiana: Pelican

Wings, tail feathers, ankle feathers, scales on feet 

Maine: Moose 

Antlers, tail

Michigan: Elk, Deer, Bald Eagle

Deer antlers, elk legs, wings

Minnesota: Horse 

Horse legs, ears

Mississippi: Bald Eagle 

Wings, feathers on hands

Missouri: Bald Eagle, Bear

Bear ears, eagle claw, wings 

Nevada: Horse

Ears, tail, mane

New Jersey: Horse

Horse legs, tail

New Mexico: Bald Eagle

Eyes, wings, feathers on elbow

New York: Bald Eagle, Beaver 

Beaver tail, tail feathers, webbed feet, wings, feathers on cheek

North Dakota: Bald Eagle

Eyes, tail feathers, wings

Oregon: Bald Eagle, Beaver 

Beaver tail, webbed hands, claws on feet, feathers on ankles, wings

Pennsylvania: Bald Eagle, Horse

Wings, horse legs 

South Dakota: Cow 

Horns, ears

Utah: Honey Bee, Bald Eagle

Bee antennas, bee fuzz on cheeks, eagle wings

Vermont: Cow, Deer 

Deer antlers, cow tail, cow ears

Wisconsin: Badger

Face Markings, fluff, claws

Wyoming: Bison

Fluff hair, horns, tail