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Post by downriver on May 29, 2024 20:02:08 GMT -8
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BigLoad
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Post by BigLoad on May 29, 2024 20:12:51 GMT -8
downriverYou always get such great pics. You must exercise a good bit of patience to get them. I see a flash of something and try to figure out what it is before it's gone, which usually accelerates its departure.
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May 30, 2024 22:14:56 GMT -8
Post by downriver on May 30, 2024 22:14:56 GMT -8
downriver You always get such great pics. You must exercise a good bit of patience to get them. I see a flash of something and try to figure out what it is before it's gone, which usually accelerates its departure. Thx, Bigload. I’m glad you enjoy the pics. Two areas where I’m good at are mindfulness and situational awareness (I refined the latter at work over the years). I also have a good eye for nuance and subtle beauty. I see a lot of things when I’m out hiking, as I try to employ a touch of zen. if you’re ever out in my neck of the woods give me a shout and will head out for a hike. Happy Trails, DR
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Post by dustin on May 31, 2024 11:10:25 GMT -8
I was out in the yard recently and heard a hawk's screaming close by, so I walked out under the big oak in my backyard. I kept searching where I heard the screaming coming from, "Is it behind the bluejay?"
I finally Googled it and confirmed that bluejays can mimic hawks. It's distracting every because we have both bluejays and red tail hawks in the little creek behind the yard and the hawks occasionally grab a rabbit or squirrel from my yard.
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walkswithblackflies
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Jun 4, 2024 5:55:00 GMT -8
Post by walkswithblackflies on Jun 4, 2024 5:55:00 GMT -8
I finally Googled it and confirmed that bluejays can mimic hawks. Our neighborhood bluejay does that. It has also learned to mimic the local golden eagle.
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walkswithblackflies
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Jun 4, 2024 5:59:35 GMT -8
Post by walkswithblackflies on Jun 4, 2024 5:59:35 GMT -8
Bluebird babies!!! Mom and dad are very active feeding them. It's amazing how efficient dad is at capturing prey. I'd estimate 90%. Mom might be too but it's much harder to see her flying around.
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Jun 4, 2024 9:34:17 GMT -8
Post by downriver on Jun 4, 2024 9:34:17 GMT -8
I was out in the yard recently and heard a hawk's screaming close by, so I walked out under the big oak in my backyard. I kept searching where I heard the screaming coming from, "Is it behind the bluejay?" I finally Googled it and confirmed that bluejays can mimic hawks. It's distracting every because we have both bluejays and red tail hawks in the little creek behind the yard and the hawks occasionally grab a rabbit or squirrel from my yard. No blue jays out here in my neck of the woods. However, we have Stellar’s jays who can imitate the sounds of red-tail hawks. I’ve seen and heard them do this behavior. It s ares the hell out of birds and causes them to drop food. Stellar’s then feed on the dropped food. Smart birds… DR
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Post by downriver on Jun 4, 2024 9:35:30 GMT -8
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Post by downriver on Jun 5, 2024 18:39:10 GMT -8
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Post by downriver on Jun 7, 2024 11:32:11 GMT -8
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Post by downriver on Jun 10, 2024 20:11:43 GMT -8
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Post by downriver on Jun 12, 2024 17:48:16 GMT -8
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Post by downriver on Jun 19, 2024 17:29:09 GMT -8
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BigLoad
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Post by BigLoad on Jun 24, 2024 19:48:36 GMT -8
Mom and turkey chicks in my yard the other day. There were about eight of them altogether. ![](https://i.ibb.co/42QfKyY/Turkeys.jpg)
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Post by downriver on Jun 26, 2024 16:02:13 GMT -8
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