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06/14/2009 05:17:36 PM · #2076 |
Speaking of falcons, I don't know if I posted this before or not (and am too lazy to go look), but this is a live feed of a peregrine falcon nesting box in Salt Lake City. It takes a few minutes (yes, minutes sometimes) to load, so if you get a black screen, just wait for a bit. They're getting big! There are two links - one is a corner of the box, where they stayed when they were smaller; the other shows more of the whole box, which is needed as they're wandering more now.
//stream.lds.org/nestcam Corner of box
//stream.lds.org/falcons Larger view |
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06/14/2009 05:23:36 PM · #2077 |
| How cool. They seem to be sleeping now, I will look in on them later. Thank you for the link Deb. |
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06/14/2009 05:34:01 PM · #2078 |
| It's fun when mama feeds them, though it does sadden me just a bit because mama feeds them pigeons, mostly. :-) When they were very little, she'd carefully take wee bits at a time to feed them (yes, the raw meat - no regurgitated feedings that I could tell) but now she just tears off hunks and they go at it, feathers and all. Link is courtesy of David Terry, by the way - he posted it on Facebook just after they'd hatched. |
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06/14/2009 05:54:13 PM · #2079 |
I just watched the little tykes being fed. I wouldn't know momma from pappa, but one adult turned up with the prey then adult #2 comes in, grabs the prey and starts tearing it up for the kiddies, so adult #1 goes off hunting again.
Really must get those pigeons on the endangered species list, Deb... |
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06/14/2009 08:26:14 PM · #2080 |
yay! another new toy!
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06/14/2009 09:21:12 PM · #2081 |
Originally posted by raish:
I just watched the little tykes being fed. I wouldn't know momma from pappa, but one adult turned up with the prey then adult #2 comes in, grabs the prey and starts tearing it up for the kiddies, so adult #1 goes off hunting again.
Really must get those pigeons on the endangered species list, Deb... |
Usually in birds of prey, the female is up to 1/3 bigger than the male, esp the bigger they get, like eagles. The analogy is that she's built more like a bomber, while he's built more like a jet plane. He has to be able to continue to hunt and provide while she looks after the kids, but may bring home bigger prey as a result.
PS Dare I say I am very veyry VERY proud of my Duotones entry? Or has that just jinxed it?
Message edited by author 2009-06-14 21:23:19. |
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06/14/2009 09:40:52 PM · #2082 |
Originally posted by snaffles:
Originally posted by raish:
I just watched the little tykes being fed. I wouldn't know momma from pappa, but one adult turned up with the prey then adult #2 comes in, grabs the prey and starts tearing it up for the kiddies, so adult #1 goes off hunting again.
Really must get those pigeons on the endangered species list, Deb... |
Usually in birds of prey, the female is up to 1/3 bigger than the male, esp the bigger they get, like eagles. The analogy is that she's built more like a bomber, while he's built more like a jet plane. He has to be able to continue to hunt and provide while she looks after the kids, but may bring home bigger prey as a result.
PS Dare I say I am very veyry VERY proud of my Duotones entry? Or has that just jinxed it? |
Argh!! at least you know what your duotone is! I'm back to choosing between 4. (actually, I think it's between 2, but it's still a hard decision.) |
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06/14/2009 09:41:11 PM · #2083 |
Originally posted by LadyK:
yay! another new toy!
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awesome looking toy! |
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06/14/2009 09:47:31 PM · #2084 |
Originally posted by vawendy:
Originally posted by LadyK:
yay! another new toy!
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awesome looking toy! |
OMG snaffly, is there no end to the decadence?! :-) |
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06/14/2009 09:50:04 PM · #2085 |
Originally posted by snaffles:
Originally posted by vawendy:
Originally posted by LadyK:
yay! another new toy!
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awesome looking toy! |
OMG snaffly, is there no end to the decadence?! :-) |
nope:) i blame you snaffles |
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06/14/2009 09:54:13 PM · #2086 |
| ugh, my duotone entry is so uninspiring. i would un-enter it but i need a good sucky entry to boost my spirits:) |
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06/14/2009 10:19:15 PM · #2087 |
| If my Doutone reaches 4.5, I will be surprised, the second tone should have been brown. |
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06/14/2009 10:26:44 PM · #2088 |
Originally posted by alans_world:
If my Doutone reaches 4.5, I will be surprised, the second tone should have been brown. |
hey, want to race? that could make the week more fun:) |
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06/14/2009 10:29:42 PM · #2089 |
Done... prediction on mine 4.2..
Edit to add. I like it..
Message edited by author 2009-06-14 22:32:35. |
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06/14/2009 10:45:40 PM · #2090 |
Anybody wanna look at a Duotone entry for me?
I think it's a perfect Suck entry.
Message edited by author 2009-06-14 22:46:06.
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06/14/2009 10:51:50 PM · #2091 |
| LOL I will, but don't trust me. ;p |
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06/14/2009 10:57:45 PM · #2092 |
Originally posted by NikonJeb:
Anybody wanna look at a Duotone entry for me?
I think it's a perfect Suck entry. |
I'd love to! I'm going back and forth, and back and forth, and back and forth on mine--so it would be good to get my mind off it! |
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06/14/2009 11:08:41 PM · #2093 |
PMs sent to you both.
Be brutal......8>)
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06/14/2009 11:19:37 PM · #2094 |
| My duotone sub 4 any bets? |
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06/14/2009 11:48:14 PM · #2095 |
Originally posted by rodfulk:
My duotone sub 4 any bets? |
you can join alan and my race. his bet is 4.2, mine is probably <4.5 |
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06/15/2009 12:04:40 AM · #2096 |
| Rod, you want to go against Katherine and I for lowest score. Sub 4's are hard to get. I'm planning to vote 100%, and will try to comment 50%. |
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06/15/2009 12:05:04 AM · #2097 |
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06/15/2009 12:09:48 AM · #2098 |
| i have a 3 so far. take that! |
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06/15/2009 12:23:42 AM · #2099 |
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06/15/2009 12:24:14 AM · #2100 |
I thought I'd get 5.5
Votes: 7
Views: 13
Avg Vote: 4.5714
WRONG! |
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