The Bird's Nest

What should the Bird say about the St. Louis Blues?

Vote now on Wednesday's birdline, and look for a special Blues playoff preview section in Wednesday's paper.

Apr 10, 2012 | 5:19 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

What should the Bird say about Shatner?

BY THE WEATHERBIRD • bird@post-dispatch.com

William Shatner — of "Star Trek," "T.J. Hooker," "The Practice" and Priceline pitchman fame — will hit on some key points in his career when his one-man show "Shatner's World: We Just Live in It" stops Thursday at the Peabody Opera House.

Apr 05, 2012 | 5:20 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

What should the Bird say about the 'Mustache Act'?

BY THE WEATHERBIRD • bird@post-dispatch.com

There's a big push in Congress to create a $250 tax credit for those sporting mustaches.

Mar 26, 2012 | 5:20 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Dome dynamics

BY THE WEATHERBIRD • bird@post-dispatch.com

Voting has ended. The birdline is: Dome dynamics

Mar 22, 2012 | 5:45 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

What should the Bird say about spring?

BY THE WEATHERBIRD • bird@post-dispatch.com

Spring officially starts March 20, but we've had very spring-like weather for most of the month. In fact, daytime highs have reached at least 80 six times this month.

Mar 19, 2012 | 4:30 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Arch support

BY THE WEATHERBIRD • bird@post-dispatch.com

Voting has ended. The birdline is: Arch support

Mar 14, 2012 | 4:50 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

What should the Bird say about the Rams?

BY THE WEATHERBIRD • bird@post-dispatch.com

The St. Louis Rams rejected the proposed $124 million upgrade to the Edward Jones Dome earlier today. The team has until May 1 to propose its own plan to meet a lease requirement that the Dome be "first tier" by 2015. If the Rams and the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission can't agree on…

Mar 01, 2012 | 4:50 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Fitting into their briefs

BY THE WEATHERBIRD • bird@post-dispatch.com

Voting has ended. The birdline is: Fitting into their briefs

Feb 29, 2012 | 4:50 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

What should the bird say about landfills?

BY THE WEATHERBIRD • bird@post-dispatch.com

Residents in Fairmont City have watched a mountain grow over the past 20 years, and they've lived off a river of cash from trash. Now their section of Milam landfill is nearly full, and the town stands to lose half its annual revenue. What's a town to do when its mound of trash, its very lifebloo…

Feb 27, 2012 | 4:50 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

What's the first movie you remember seeing?

BY THE WEATHERBIRD • bird@post-dispatch.com

During the 84th Academy Awards, actors were asked about the first film they remembered seeing. The Weatherbird asked his Twitter followers the same question.

Feb 26, 2012 | 8:15 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Who are you wearing?

Who are you wearing?

BY THE WEATHERBIRD • bird@post-dispatch.com

It's Oscar night! The big questions on the red carpet are about fancy duds, so the Weatherbird asked his friends who they were wearing.

Feb 26, 2012 | 7:03 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

The big picture

BY THE WEATHERBIRD • bird@post-dispatch.com

Voting has ended. The birdline is: The big picture

Feb 23, 2012 | 7:00 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

What should the Bird say about the final GOP debate before Super Tuesday?

BY THE WEATHERBIRD • bird@post-dispatch.com

The gang's all back for another GOP presidential primary debate — the last one before Super Tuesday.

Feb 22, 2012 | 7:45 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Bean there, done that

Bean there, done that

BY RONALD WADE • rwade@post-dispatch.com > 314-340-8229

Voting has ended. The birdline is: Bean there, done that

Feb 21, 2012 | 5:25 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Party on!

BY THE WEATHERBIRD • bird@post-dispatch.com

Voting has ended. The birdline is: Party on!

Feb 17, 2012 | 4:50 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

St. Louis Cardinal

BY THE WEATHERBIRD • bird@post-dispatch.com

Voting has ended. The birdline is: St. Louis Cardinal

Feb 16, 2012 | 5:30 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

What should the Bird say about limiting robocalls?

BY THE WEATHERBIRD • bird@post-dispatch.com

The Federal Communication Commission has approved new rules to limit robocalls and automated text messages.

Feb 15, 2012 | 4:50 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

What should the Bird say about coffee?

BY THE WEATHERBIRD • bird@post-dispatch.com

Do you start your day with a quick cup of joe? Or do you savor and enjoy specific brew methods and coffee bean selections?

Feb 14, 2012 | 4:30 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

What should the Weatherbird say about a snowy Valentine's Day?

BY THE WEATHERBIRD • bird@post-dispatch.com

Who else is looking forward to a chilly Valentine's Day? The snow will stop tonight, so it shouldn't interfere with your Valentine's Day plans too much.

Feb 13, 2012 | 5:20 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Weatherbird vs. Bilbo: 111th birthdays quiz

Weatherbird vs. Bilbo: 111th birthdays quiz

BY JOSH RENAUD • jrenaud@post-dispatch.com

What do the Post-Dispatch Weatherbird and famous hobbit Bilbo Baggins have in common? 111th birthdays! Take our quiz and see what other similarities Bilbo and the 'Bird share.

Feb 12, 2012 | 12:15 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Happy birdday!

Happy birdday!

BY THE WEATHERBIRD • bird@post-dispatch.com

Voting has ended. Saturday's bird line is Happy birdday.

Feb 10, 2012 | 4:50 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

A place to call home?

BY THE WEATHERBIRD • bird@post-dispatch.com

Voting has ended. The birdline is: A place to call home?

Feb 09, 2012 | 5:30 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

What should the Bird say about Valentine's Day runs?

BY THE WEATHERBIRD • bird@post-dispatch.com

Romantic runners have a choice this year, and both options include Valentine's Day and chocolate.

Feb 08, 2012 | 4:50 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

What should the Bird say about today's primary?

BY THE WEATHERBIRD • bird@post-dispatch.com

Although today's presidential primary in Missouri doesn't really mean anything (it's officially meaningless for Republicans who will hold a caucus next month, and is virtually irrelevant for Democrats), a winner still will be crowned.

Feb 07, 2012 | 4:45 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

You're invited to the Weatherbird's 'birdday' party

You're invited to the Weatherbird's 'birdday' party

BY THE WEATHERBIRD • bird@post-dispatch.com

Join the Weatherbird from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at 4 Hands Brewing Co. for a "birdday" tweetup.

Feb 07, 2012 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

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