cessna821
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American Assassin 2
Here he is again today - the young birds around here really are getting taken out!
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windgrrl
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Little machines!
A trio of merlins cleaned out our neighbourhood last spring. They scream as they swoop like F-16s through spaces between houses and trees flushing out
prey. A steady rain of avian body parts from atop wooden telephone post, then...total silence. No wonder birds have more than 1 clutch of young each
season.
[Edited on 2-5-2012 by windgrrl]
When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
~ I-Ching
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Ateo
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Carnage!
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Woooosh
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We love the many neighborhood Kestrels. I've rescued and released more than a few. Kestrels are small "finger falcons" who are very afraid of those
Merlins! They are also the only bird that can hover in place. The one you have pictured is a young female like the one below. The males have a
black band across their tail-feathers.
[Edited on 2-5-2012 by Woooosh]
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
1961- JFK to Canadian parliament (Edmund Burke)
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woody with a view
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awesome birds.
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BigOly
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Woosh.. No big deal or anything but many birds can hover in place. Hummingbirds, Kites, Frigate birds and more.
Oly
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Cypress
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BigOly, You're right again!
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Woooosh
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Quote: | Originally posted by BigOly
Woosh.. No big deal or anything but many birds can hover in place. Hummingbirds, Kites, Frigate birds and more.
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good to know- thanks!
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
1961- JFK to Canadian parliament (Edmund Burke)
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