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Thread #126264 Message #2804126
Posted By: DonMeixner
05-Jan-10 - 01:45 PM
Thread Name: Twa Corbies in Friesian
Subject: RE: Twa Corbies in Friesian
A Corbie is indeed a crow Mike, Corvidae. At least around central New York it is. I recently learned there is a crow relation to the Jays and Jacks, Magpies, Jackdaws, Bluejays. Look at the strength of the beaks as an indicator but don't don't count the big pileated wood pecker in that group.
A Corby is also a shot of low rent whiskey in this neighborhood.
"Gimme a draft and a Corby backplease."
I have only heard Twa Corbies by Paul McNeill. Anyone know what that melody is? "As I was waukin' all a lane"
Does Sharpe = Cecil Sharpe?
Don