| Author | Message | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3905 Registered: 5-2009 |
No Alembic contents, but amazing . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jGvCdthQso | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3906 Registered: 5-2009 |
Terry the talking Raven ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZyBNWVD70w | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3907 Registered: 5-2009 |
A Singing Raven ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQxNOFPqidg | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 5960 Registered: 7-2004 |
Hmmmm, I wonder if this thread has anything to do with the fact that we ended yesterday's jam with "Birdsong"? hehehehe Bill, tgo | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3908 Registered: 5-2009 |
Bill , That is an interesting possibility. Perhaps a subliminal phenomenon within my own inner-sanctum. Or simply speaking ; I am really just a " Bird Brain " .I am actually quite fascinated about acclimating with and becoming friends with animals in the wild , and having them become close and interacting.  Wolf | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3909 Registered: 5-2009 |
I have found Alembic Relevance ; in a Tribute to the "Flying Bird Tail Piece"  | ||
| pauldo
Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 1427 Registered: 6-2006 |
I find the crows around us fascinating. I always take pause when I hear them - knowing that there is a reason for their communication. It is really fascinating when they collect in a murder and then they really start chatting it up! | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1543 Registered: 2-2011 |
That is so cool Wolf! I would be scared to death to do it, but it looks like fun! | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3910 Registered: 5-2009 |
Paul , I think they are really intelligent . My neighbor has some really huge Redwood trees and I have some very large old huge Juniper trees. Every day the Crows show up and hang out . I have made friends with them . I also have a Raven family that hangs out and they are quite special friends as well . Once in a while mass quantities of Robins show up and eat the Juniper berries on my trees and get inebriated from them !  My Daily Wake up Crew !  Ravens & Crows ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guBwMUAWAJI Thanks for checking it out Rusty ! It is really true friends , I have gone to the Birds !!!! ( lol !!) (Message edited by sonicus on February 09, 2015) | ||
| peoplechipper
Senior Member Username: peoplechipper Post Number: 560 Registered: 2-2009 |
In Vancouver, the crows all go east at night to a roost in nearby Burnaby; at it's height, they'res 2000 crows flying over east van, probably more...it's quite a sight that kinda freaks people out the first time they see it...there is a Raven family in my 'hood which is very cool, as Ravens don't usually hang out in Vancouver itself... I dig crows and Ravens too, especially Ravens as they are both really smart; crows can be really ruthless though...there's probably video of the crow flight out there...Tony | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3912 Registered: 5-2009 |
Tony , The Crow gathering probably has quite a sound with that many Crows . The little " Murder " in my trees has about 20 to 30 or so members. The Ravens are smaller in number and larger in size and have their own tree. They are a less vocal more discreet and quite dignified in their persona. They fly down for a meet and greet from time to time, as does a little Green Humming Bird as well . | ||
| pauldo
Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 1428 Registered: 6-2006 |
Wolf, No harm in being flighty. Observing nature is very grounding, and birds are easy as they are almost everywhere. One year my wife and I were planting garlic in autumn at our local community garden when we both stopped and were in awe of a starling murmuration that occurred all around and above us. Even our three dogs were silent and observing. It was one of those moments that allowing yourself to "be in the moment" was rewarding beyond words. Here is a relatively famous murmuration video of a very large group: https://youtube.com/watch?v=iRNqhi2ka9k | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3913 Registered: 5-2009 |
Paul , thanks for the vid . That was cool ! Wolf | ||
| flpete1uw
Senior Member Username: flpete1uw Post Number: 457 Registered: 11-2011 |
Thought you guys would like this. http://www.boredpanda.com/8-year-old-girl-gets-gifts-from-crows-gabi-mann/ Clever little feathered ones. | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3947 Registered: 5-2009 |
Pete . Thanks for sharing that article with us . I can relate; I too have received gifts from these clever and mysterious feathered friends . | ||
| peoplechipper
Senior Member Username: peoplechipper Post Number: 572 Registered: 2-2009 |
Pete, thanks for that story...the funny thing is that she will be a bird friend her whole life as once you're accepted that's it...I'm the cat version, and that makes me happy...Tony | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3948 Registered: 5-2009 |
A few months ago in my backyard I was observing the Robins enjoying the Birdbath and taking polite turns splashing about and drinking water. From behind a large Asian Dragon pottery I suddenly noticed that little Black neighborhood Cat was in position ready to leap in order to capture one of the unsuspecting Robins . NEXT , ALL OF A SUDDEN , I hear the Crows making announcements and out of no where the Red Tail Hawk swoops down and grabs that little Black neighborhood Cat . With the Cat shrieking the Red Tail Hawk takes flight high above the trees with the Cat flailing about while in the grasps of the Hawks talons. During all of the this the Crows take flight trying to intercept the Red Tail Hawk who is greatly slowed down from the weight of the Cat . In an attempt to flee from my Back Yard Crows realizing that he is out numbered he drops the Cat into a nearby tree. The Cat quickly ran into hiding and was saved. The Robins in my Bird bath were saved and the incident concludes with a Squirrel seeing an opportunity to get a quick drink of water from the Bird bath during this hyperbole . Life is good. A Happy ending ! | ||
| peoplechipper
Senior Member Username: peoplechipper Post Number: 573 Registered: 2-2009 |
Millions go their whole lives without being witness to such a cool scene; wow...I did once see a small dog get taken away by an eagle...Tony | ||
| flpete1uw
Senior Member Username: flpete1uw Post Number: 458 Registered: 11-2011 |
Wolf, That is an amazing story; you have to be in it to win as they say. Here in N. Florida in mid February into early March the Robins migrate in the 1000's heading north. There are times when my front lawn will have 50 at a time swooping in taking turns to take part on what it has to offer. Not to get to off course, I had witnessed an Osprey flying in an almost sun setted sky squawking away. I had noticed it was carrying a Bonnet Head shark (Small Hammerhead species). I was thinking what was he squawking about he has his fish, within a second a Bald Eagle was hot in pursuit. They both went off like 2 fighter pilots over the dunes towards the ocean. I'm sure it didn't end well for the Osprey. | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3950 Registered: 5-2009 |
Tony , that was sad for the small dog and the dogs folks must be heart broken. Pete , perhaps the Osprey dropped the small shark but we will never know. I thank you guys for your interest. Wolf | ||
| flpete1uw
Senior Member Username: flpete1uw Post Number: 459 Registered: 11-2011 |
Wolf, I'm sure the Osprey did, it happens all the time. It's an easy meal for the Eagle. Just to see it in that context was an experience. Blazoned nature memories. Pete | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3951 Registered: 5-2009 |
Pete, as I get older such memories and experiences seem to be getting increasingly priceless. | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 3647 Registered: 10-2002 |
reminds me of a story from 2009 when a bunch of birdwatchers were waiting to see a very rare Grey phalarope. it had barely appeared when a buzzard swooped down and carried it off. Made the national news over here. Some pretty cool photos here Graeme | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3952 Registered: 5-2009 |
Graeme , That was indeed a gripping incident in all regards. Sad for the Grey Phalarope. Thanks for posting that . | ||
| peoplechipper
Senior Member Username: peoplechipper Post Number: 574 Registered: 2-2009 |
Buzzard...that's an Eagle on this side of the pond. Yeah, that must of been sad for the small dog, though it's possible it got dropped; the eagle flew through some trees and was less than 10 feet from me straining to gain altitude...by the time I thought 'damn, that's a dog!' the eagle was past me flying over someone's yard... | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3953 Registered: 5-2009 |
I actually saw that little black cat again a few days later in my side yard taking a nap . I think all these critters hang out around my house just because they are strays that I feed , and wild animals who like residing near my back yard bird bath to drink and take a bath; even the raccoons show up at night to drink and wash up . I have seen them back there at night and evey time the bird bath is dirty with mud. I change the water for the critters daily . I think the good Karma is coming back at me lately in large proportions in the form of rare gifts from the universe . I have been chosen to give a loving home to 73-32. For this I am very grateful. I will soon provide more pictures and words in the "Show Case" section.  | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 3648 Registered: 10-2002 |
Very nice Wolf. Just be careful an eagle doesn't swoop down and carry it off :-) Graeme | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3954 Registered: 5-2009 |
Graeme, Yes ! Quite certainly . Thanks . Wolf | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3991 Registered: 5-2009 |
Quite certainly this Bird ( Hyacinth Macaw ) and I were tuned into each other !  | ||
| pauldo
Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 1461 Registered: 6-2006 |
That bird matches Rusty's new bass! :-D | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3997 Registered: 5-2009 |
The Bird is a famous celebrity and makes impressive appearances on TV , movies and parades and the such and is even a more striking "Blue Impresario" in person . His name is Sebastian. He had not seen me for a year or so in that picture and seemed to remember me from my last visit. |
