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A visitor swooped into our yard today.
« on: February 18, 2013, 02:26:37 PM »
The wife and I snapped a few photos.
 
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« Last Edit: February 18, 2013, 02:57:29 PM by JackOfAllTrades »
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Re: A visitor swooped into our yard today.
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2013, 04:48:30 PM »
Cool pics!




You better cut that ivy back before you lose that tree!  :hello:
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Re: A visitor swooped into our yard today.
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2013, 04:51:09 PM »
I think it's to late, better get rid of the tree before cupid there gets ideas about housing and a mate!  :yike:
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Re: A visitor swooped into our yard today.
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2013, 05:01:42 PM »
Cool pics!  There's a few Peregrine Falcons in my area picking off the Quail.  Even if they get half of them, there will still be plenty left...  :tup:
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Re: A visitor swooped into our yard today.
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2013, 05:03:50 PM »
HE LOOKS MAD.  :chuckle: VERY COOL.  :tup:
« Last Edit: February 19, 2013, 12:40:43 AM by NWBREW »
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Re: A visitor swooped into our yard today.
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2013, 05:54:01 PM »
That tree has been hit by lighting at least twice, Withstood near 100mph winds on several occasions, A little ivy that's been growing up that thing for the last 20 years isn't the worry. Him making a bloody nest at the top would concern me. Living around farm land, there are always Hawks, Eagles and Owls around, we have to be a bit careful when letting the pup out to do her business.  The boys were out duck hunting on the last weekend of season and lost two ducks they hit to Eagles wanting an easy meal.
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Re: A visitor swooped into our yard today.
« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2013, 05:57:26 PM »
Cool dog, he is a 15 minute appetizer.  :yike:
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Re: A visitor swooped into our yard today.
« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2013, 06:07:59 PM »
 Looks like baldy has been digging around in a meal. He a little dirty!
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Re: A visitor swooped into our yard today.
« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2013, 06:11:53 PM »
I don't know that he's all that dirty. I'm thinkin he's 2-3 years old and going through that color phase change to full maturity. And yes, our little girl would be just an appetizer, but I see birds of prey take smaller animals all the time around here. 
 
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Re: A visitor swooped into our yard today.
« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2013, 08:27:08 PM »
Cool pics! 
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Re: A visitor swooped into our yard today.
« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2013, 09:14:50 AM »
Atleast it didnt swoop AWAY with someone from your yard.
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Re: A visitor swooped into our yard today.
« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2013, 09:53:45 AM »
Awesome photos! Congrats on the Great Captures!  :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: Eagles are my Favorite birds to watch and photograph!

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Re: A visitor swooped into our yard today.
« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2013, 09:55:21 AM »
Quote from: grandpawrichard on February 19, 2013, 09:53:45 AM
Awesome photos! Congrats on the Great Captures!  :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: Eagles are my Favorite birds to watch and photograph!

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Re: A visitor swooped into our yard today.
« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2013, 10:01:17 AM »
 :yeah: LOL
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Re: A visitor swooped into our yard today.
« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2013, 10:06:07 AM »
He looks like his beak is busted on his right side? Nice pics. :tup:
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