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ticks on dead magpie

Ticks aren't just for the deer! This juvenile bird had over a dozen bloated ticks on its neck and head which probably contributed to its death. It's ironic because magpies are among the birds keenest on picking ticks off the deer. It probably picked these up searching for insects in grass.

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Uploaded on October 22, 2010
Taken on August 28, 2010