Bird is the Word

This theme's five celebrities with orinthological names may ruffle a few feathers. Can you fly away with all five answers?
Thomas Claw
publication date: Friday, January 7, 2011
category: Military
clue: decipher this
explanation: Claw was a Navajo code talker during World War II, celebrated on the event of his 2009 death for his contributions to the war effort. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm and Steve West
Eagle-Eye Cherry
publication date: Thursday, January 6, 2011
category: Music
clue: no one is safe tonight
explanation: Cherry was known for the hit song "Save Tonight." more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Amy Austin, and Jon Berry
Trey Wingo
This celebrity goo was created by player Chris Lemler.
Scott Hardie provided the category, made minor changes to the clue provided by Chris, and wrote the explanation.
publication date: Wednesday, January 5, 2011
category: Television
clue: Oh, if you saw this number 3 co-host, would he take you under his wing?
explanation: Wingo co-hosted NFL Live and SportsCenter. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Amy Austin, and Jon Berry
James Van Der Beek
publication date: Tuesday, January 4, 2011
category: Television
clue: he's a long way from his creek
explanation: Van Der Beek starred in Dawson's Creek. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Tony Peters, Ryan Dunn, and Jon Berry
Katie Featherston
publication date: Monday, January 3, 2011
category: Movies
clue: actively paranormal
explanation: Featherston starred in Paranormal Activity. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Ryan Dunn, and Jon Berry
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