Birb - Page 13

xoxoxoBruce · 06-28-2019, 11:53 PM

While looking for the name of the African Goshawk I'd seen a few days ago, I came across this statement By a Gordon Ellmers at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

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The Peregrine Falcon is famous for being the fastest bird in the world (although it isn't because the Rufous Hummingbird is actually faster, but less impressive). When in pursuit of prey, it can reach speeds of over 200 mph!

But I can find nothing on the Tennessee site, or any other site, to back that up, and I think it's a bullshit claim by Ellmers Fudd.

Undertoad · 06-29-2019, 12:27 AM

The Hanover eaglet that got knocked out of the nest was gone for a few days, but it got up its will, and learned to fly during that time. Now it's back on the nest, flying on and off it regularly. The other youngster has not taken up the task yet.

The newly-flying birb knocked 2 out of 3 cameras out of alignment. One more and the viewing season will be over.

Diaphone Jim · 06-29-2019, 12:21 PM

I suppose relative to its body length, a Rufous hummer may be speedier than a falcon, but about 50 mph seems tops.
They do chase and eat insects, especially when fueling up for migration, but otherwise would rarely need 200 mph for nectar gathering.

Gravdigr · 06-29-2019, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

While looking for the name of the African Goshawk I'd seen a few days ago, I came across this statement By a Gordon Ellmers at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

But I can find nothing on the Tennessee site, or any other site, to back that up, and I think it's a bullshit claim by Ellmers Fudd.

I'd like to know the context of fast. Wingbeat, maybe? Level flight, maybe?

I'd find it difficult to believe that a Rufous hummer could be faster than a Peregrine in a stoop.

FAYI (fer all y'all's info) speed is not mentioned AT ALL on the Rufous' Wiki page. If it were faster than a Peregrine, I figure it would be shouting that fact all over the page.

Undertoad · 07-01-2019, 09:03 PM

In the last 45 seconds, the younger Hanover birb flies for the first time. It's not much to see; kid finally gets up his gumption. But it's lovely they captured it.

The rest of the video is mostly younger birb wingersizing, and making the trip up and back from the branch next to the camera. You can almost see him thinking, big brother did it, I should be able to do it...

Griff · 07-02-2019, 07:10 AM

Nice!

I have a hen hatching chicks right now, somehow less dramatic than an eagle.

Gravdigr · 07-03-2019, 02:37 PM

...and only slightly less dignified.

Gravdigr · 07-08-2019, 11:26 AM

California eagles defy odds by taking in baby hawk

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...the hell?

Griff · 07-10-2019, 12:11 PM

It'll give their squadron more functionality.

xoxoxoBruce · 07-18-2019, 01:27 AM

Kea...

Griff · 07-18-2019, 07:36 AM

These guys are cute as hell and love to eat rubber off cars. Our bus driver gave a tourist hell for molesting one, she was asking for it.

In other En Zed bird news:

New Zealand kakapos hatching in record numbers, boosting endangered native parrot's numbers

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-04-...aland/11030582

They love their birbs.

Carruthers · 08-09-2019, 11:25 AM

I am not a dedicated bird watcher but I do like to see wildlife of all kinds especially anything that's a bit of a rarity.

I'd been told of a Great White Egret taking up residence on a nearby canal so thought that it might be worth having a look for myself.

The location isn't too far away so it was reasonably easy to nip out for a short while without causing too much domestic upheaval.

In the end I had to make three visits before getting a decent sighting.

On the first occasion it was just disappearing from sight as I arrived, the second time it was nowhere to be seen so I thought that I would give it one last go this afternoon before the approaching storm sets in and I struck lucky.

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They are gradually moving up from southern Europe via France to the UK and successfully bred here for the first in the Somerset Levels in 2012.

They're about the same size as Grey Heron and one decided to push in on this chap's fishing patch after he'd made a catch.

Sorry about the poor focus but I'm not a photographer, I just take snaps!

Diaphone Jim · 08-09-2019, 01:16 PM

I love watching those beauties fly.
Their slow wing beats seem like what pterodactyls must have looked like.

fargon · 08-09-2019, 02:32 PM

We have Blue Herons and Sandhill Cranes. And yes they are beautiful Birbs.

fargon · 08-09-2019, 02:32 PM

And Pelicans in the spring.

07-02-2019, 07:10 AM	#186
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07-03-2019, 02:37 PM	#187
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07-08-2019, 11:26 AM	#188
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07-10-2019, 12:11 PM	#189
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	It'll give their squadron more functionality. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

07-18-2019, 01:27 AM	#190
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06-29-2019, 12:27 AM	#182
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	The Hanover eaglet that got knocked out of the nest was gone for a few days, but it got up its will, and learned to fly during that time. Now it's back on the nest, flying on and off it regularly. The other youngster has not taken up the task yet. The newly-flying birb knocked 2 out of 3 cameras out of alignment. One more and the viewing season will be over.

06-29-2019, 12:21 PM	#183
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	I suppose relative to its body length, a Rufous hummer may be speedier than a falcon, but about 50 mph seems tops. They do chase and eat insects, especially when fueling up for migration, but otherwise would rarely need 200 mph for nectar gathering.

07-01-2019, 09:03 PM	#185
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	In the last 45 seconds, the younger Hanover birb flies for the first time. It's not much to see; kid finally gets up his gumption. But it's lovely they captured it. The rest of the video is mostly younger birb wingersizing, and making the trip up and back from the branch next to the camera. You can almost see him thinking, big brother did it, I should be able to do it...

07-18-2019, 07:36 AM	#191
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	These guys are cute as hell and love to eat rubber off cars. Our bus driver gave a tourist hell for molesting one, she was asking for it. In other En Zed bird news: New Zealand kakapos hatching in record numbers, boosting endangered native parrot's numbers https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-04-...aland/11030582 They love their birbs. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

08-09-2019, 11:25 AM	#192
Carruthers Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 4,059	I am not a dedicated bird watcher but I do like to see wildlife of all kinds especially anything that's a bit of a rarity. I'd been told of a Great White Egret taking up residence on a nearby canal so thought that it might be worth having a look for myself. The location isn't too far away so it was reasonably easy to nip out for a short while without causing too much domestic upheaval. In the end I had to make three visits before getting a decent sighting. On the first occasion it was just disappearing from sight as I arrived, the second time it was nowhere to be seen so I thought that I would give it one last go this afternoon before the approaching storm sets in and I struck lucky. They are gradually moving up from southern Europe via France to the UK and successfully bred here for the first in the Somerset Levels in 2012. They're about the same size as Grey Heron and one decided to push in on this chap's fishing patch after he'd made a catch. Sorry about the poor focus but I'm not a photographer, I just take snaps! __________________

08-09-2019, 01:16 PM	#193
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	I love watching those beauties fly. Their slow wing beats seem like what pterodactyls must have looked like.

08-09-2019, 02:32 PM	#194
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	We have Blue Herons and Sandhill Cranes. And yes they are beautiful Birbs. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

08-09-2019, 02:32 PM	#195
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	And Pelicans in the spring. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

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