Hulyo 1, 2010

Sandhill cranes.

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Seen in the late afternoon, today in the UW Arboretum.
Ipinaskil ni Ann Althouse sa 7:30 PM
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Triangle Man ayon kay ...

" They show extraordinary intelligence, even problem-solving. Especially the big one. We bred eight originally, but when she came in she took over the pride and killed all but two of the others. That one... when she looks at you, you can tell she's working things out. "

7/1/10, 7:41 PM
rhhardin ayon kay ...

Ohio Heron southeast-bound, showing Wisconsin its tail feathers.

May 19

7/1/10, 7:44 PM
Meade ayon kay ...

Dr. Triangle Man, after careful consideration, I've decided not to endorse your park.

7/1/10, 7:50 PM
David ayon kay ...

I'm with Triangle.

Din-o-saur.

7/1/10, 7:59 PM
ricpic ayon kay ...

The Abdul Jabbars of the bird world.

7/1/10, 7:59 PM
Lem Vibe Bandit ayon kay ...

I´ve taken pictures and a video of a little dog that is easily the cutest little dog I´ve seen ever.

I dont know what breed it is.

His face is asymmetrical his entire head is all black and the rest of his body is all white.

His body is the same as that little dog in the TV show Frazier. but his head is pointy.. I dont want to say a horse because a horse head is maybe too long.. the dog´s head I´m trying to describe is not disproportionate.. its just a little different.. Its just cute.

Rh is going to love him.. I´m planning a Clicker page when I get back.

7/1/10, 8:01 PM
Lem Vibe Bandit ayon kay ...

Its like a X between Spud Mackenzie and the little dog from Frasier.

wv - ligan

7/1/10, 8:08 PM
Irene ayon kay ...

Lem, was the doggy a Smooth Fox Terrier?

7/1/10, 8:50 PM
kjbe ayon kay ...

It's good to see the birds coming back. 20 years or so ago, we used to do the crane counts every April. A friend of ours was the volunteer coordinator, at that time, up at ICF in Baraboo and got us involved. It's one of the best ways I've found to enjoy a sunrise.

7/1/10, 9:07 PM
knox ayon kay ...

Big birds are terrifying.

7/1/10, 9:51 PM
avwh ayon kay ...

Sandhill cranes winter in and near the Delta here in N. Cal. The cranes roost in standing water in the marsh overnight to avoid predators, then “blast off” (usually in pairs or groups) for breakfast at sunrise.

My favorite (thanks to sunrise light):
http://allenh.zenfolio.com/p59610852/h3c645475#h3c645475

7/1/10, 10:30 PM
Original Mike ayon kay ...

I bet they taste like chicken.

7/2/10, 8:13 AM
Triangle Man ayon kay ...

@Meade

My park's current problem is not raptors, it is trumpet vine. Any suggestions for eradication?

7/2/10, 8:47 AM

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