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Chat - Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Topic Started: Aug 12 2009, 04:24 AM (1,813 Views)
harpo516
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eaglepedia revisited

August 26, 2007

An observation: Various kinds of fish is the main food source for eagles during most of the year. They forage for dead ones along beaches and shorelines of lakes and streams. The osprey is systematically robbed, as nearly every observer or writer has noted. The eagle, from some favorable perch, watches for the return to is nest of this industrious fisherman, heavily laden with its prey. As the eagle starts in pursuit, the osprey mounts into the air in an endeavor to escape, but the eagle is too swift and too powerful for him, and the weaker bird is eventually forced to drop his prize, which his pursuer often dives down and catches before it falls to the ground. Sometimes the struggle is quite prolonged, but rarely does the osprey escape. Sometimes the eagle fails to catch the falling fish and it may be lost to both birds. Occasionally two eagles join in the chase, when the osprey soon gives up. Mr. Nicholson (Donald J. Nicholson - FL) says in his notes: "I heard the angry cries of an osprey and, looking up, saw a bald eagle chasing the bird. The eagle flew over it making several quick dives, which were easily dodged by the osprey. But before we realized it, the eagle made one quick dive, turning upside down with talons outstretched, and took the fish from the grasp of the osprey. The eagle sailed away with the spoils, as if nothing had occurred. The osprey turned silently, with no pretense of fight, and flew down the river."

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bald eagle/osprey and the prize - the fish

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and it appears that osprey are pursued by other birds as well - red wing blackbird

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Cricket
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Karen my heart is breaking for you knowing what you must do today. Words are just not enough I know, but please know that many of us have been in your shoes, and will be with you in spirit today. <3 :Hugs: :'(

George thanks for the idea of a Wing Bling on our Eagle Hats. GREAT IDEA, now I have to get one. I think I'll get Limuw number 63.

We are going to a Fair to see an Elvis Impersonator Ryan Pelton. He travels all over the World, and is supposed to be one of the best. He does from the early years to the latter ones. I can't wait! I'll probably be in tears.
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adklaurie,Aug 12 2009
05:38 AM
Penny, I had a fruit salad of fresh strawberries and peaches for breakfast. :Yum: :Yum:

YUUUUM
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CAROLE - Thank you for posting the update on Buddy. I am so happy that his story is going in such a positive direction. He looks so handsome. I can't wait for more pictures, and his final release.
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KAREN - Our hearts are breaking with you today. Although it is such a hard thing to do, you are doing what is best for Buddy. I think we all have been in your shoes, and know how you feel. Remember all the good times, so your tears will be happy ones. Penny's suggestions are perfect. :Hugs:
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PENNY - That is one very funny video, Thanks.
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Cricket,Aug 12 2009
10:23 AM
Karen my heart is breaking for you knowing what you must do today. Words are just not enough I know, but please know that many of us have been in your shoes, and will be with you in spirit today. <3 :Hugs: :'(

George thanks for the idea of a Wing Bling on our Eagle Hats. GREAT IDEA, now I have to get one. I think I'll get Limuw number 63.

We are going to a Fair to see an Elvis Impersonator Ryan Pelton. He travels all over the World, and is supposed to be one of the best. He does from the early years to the latter ones. I can't wait! I'll probably be in tears.

Cricket. I saw him a couple of years ago . . . Ummmm - Ryan Pelton - the impersonator that is :lol: :lol: . Not the real Elvis. . . He's awesome!!! You will definitely enjoy the show. :)^ :)^
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Karen - My heart is breaking for you <:3 RIP Buddy :candle: :^^^:

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Penny - The video was so funny and you were right about the golf shot. rofl
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Laurie is there a good resemblance of the King or is it only that he sounds like Elvis?

I never got to see E.P., but bawled like a, baby when I went to Graceland the first time. Went back two years later with Lisa, and she had the same reaction. I had a hard time getting her away from The Meditation Garden. It was very touching.
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Hi Peetie I see you are in here today and so am I. What a surprise that I didn't get on just to say Sweet Dreams.

OK George stop playing with our hats! Do we need to buy batteries? What size and kind?
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Karen, you will have all of us with you in spirit today.. just know we are there too... Buddy is a charmer!!!!... <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
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Cricket:

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Sounds a LOT like him too. You can go to youtube and search for Ryan Pelton Elvis Impersonator. There's lots of videos of his performances. I couldn't decide which one to snag.
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Just went outside and there was a rather large box shaking around on my doorstep. Upon opening it this was inside

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Along with her partner who was too busy to pose as he was dining on some yummy AA Alkaline Sushi I had ready for the pair.

I think they did some bonding en route as you can see a rather large egg was also in the box


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However when i tried to view the egg more closely she started to flap up a storm
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Dad didnt seem too concerned as he was too busy downing the sushi platter i had catered for their arrival
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I think I would snip his lock of hair at home.... :'(
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