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Tim Norton's avatar

I like the mallard tradition but this came out of people at the very top of society having nothing else to do. These are the fruits of smirking exclusion.

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Bob Dolgan's avatar

Sure. I don't know about British college life, but it reminds me of some of the traditions in U.S. colleges, I guess Skull and Bones is an example. Often exclusionary, often all-male, wealthy, etc.

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Tim Norton's avatar

Interesting piece and I really enjoyed it.

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Nathaniel Bowler's avatar

What an odd, interesting story about the Oxford Mallard :)

Will be hanging with the woodcocks this weekend!

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Bluebird's avatar

Great story! Saw my first lawn robin last week and heard my first woodcock last night (Eastern Massachusetts), right on schedule.

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Bob Dolgan's avatar

The robins are singing this morning, first time in 2025!

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