Saturday, February 11, 2006

Velocity Raptor

I have a new favorite bird. Check out his stats at the Carolina Raptor Center.

My favorite part:
Peregrines use a high-speed stoop, striking birds in mid-air. When striking a bird, they will hit either with talons balled or open. They may also grab larger birds (like goose or pheasant) and ride them to the ground. Peregrines will also chase land birds offshore to tire them out.




Don't mess with this guy.

8 Comments:

At Sunday, February 12, 2006 12:19:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm obsessed with all birds of prey.. they're just so darn awesome. I think the only birds that I like other than birds of prey are thrushes, and wrens

 
At Sunday, February 12, 2006 12:26:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

oh, and titmouse

 
At Sunday, February 12, 2006 5:45:00 PM, Blogger DC said...

That all?

 
At Sunday, February 12, 2006 11:19:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Come on guys could someone put in a good word for the common parakeet?

 
At Monday, February 13, 2006 8:52:00 AM, Blogger DC said...

Looks like you just did.

 
At Monday, February 13, 2006 11:34:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

you might enjoy reading The Hawk and the Dove...not about birds, but about monks long ago..the main character being Peregrine....Maybe Alexa would enjoy the book more, I know I did.
Next time you are in Charlotte for a long weekend, you two should check out the Raptor Center..Dad and I went, and it is fascinating..

 
At Monday, February 13, 2006 11:34:00 AM, Blogger DC said...

Does the monk dive at objects with balled or open talons? That would really be a plus.

 
At Saturday, February 18, 2006 6:28:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

All I know is that he handled his subjects with love....so maybe he approached objects with open hands...love ya

 

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