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New in the collection: Decal of a state bird that wasn’t

Decal reading "Chickadee, State Bird, North Carolina."

Word seems not to have reached the decal factory that the chickadee’s reign as state bird was short indeed.

Ten years later the cardinal was chosen and to date has not been challenged.

Author Lew PowellPosted on February 18, 2019Categories Memorabilia MomentTags cardinal, chickadee tom-tit, nc state birdLeave a comment on New in the collection: Decal of a state bird that wasn’t
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