Had some visitors today

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Had some visitors today Aug 17, 2006 16:54:11 GMT -5

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Post by ladyt on Aug 17, 2006 16:54:11 GMT -5

Well, I went outside this afternoon and had a few visitors. These are Whooping Cranes aka Sand Hill Cranes. They live around here and often fly over the house in herds of 20 or more. Sometimes you see them along the highway, eating what-ever. It is illegal here to mess with these guys as they are an endangered spicies. They have a very loud cry that will scare ya to death if you don't know about it. I live a street away from the golf course, and we used to see them all the time right in my yard, but since the houses were built around me, we don't see them here as often. I found these guys actually eating bird seed my neighbor put down for the little birds. I was standing about 5' away from them for these pics. Aren't they so cool?!!

Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	Had some visitors today Aug 17, 2006 17:17:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Aug 17, 2006 17:17:49 GMT -5 Those pics are great Tonja!! Hey, I'm going to my sister's wedding next weekend. Yep, we'll be in Orlando. ;D
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ladyt Guest	Had some visitors today Aug 17, 2006 18:04:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ladyt on Aug 17, 2006 18:04:35 GMT -5 Cool Randy! Your bringing that saw right?? LOL Your gonna bring me some of those cool rocks too, right?? LOL Where is she getting married at? Tonja

stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	Had some visitors today Aug 17, 2006 18:27:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Aug 17, 2006 18:27:11 GMT -5 cool
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Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	Had some visitors today Aug 17, 2006 20:12:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Aug 17, 2006 20:12:46 GMT -5 I'm not sure yet, my wedding invitation is on the way.
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rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	Had some visitors today Aug 18, 2006 0:55:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Aug 18, 2006 0:55:31 GMT -5 aren't they cute. what are they looking for in your yard? kim

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Had some visitors today Aug 18, 2006 1:18:06 GMT -5

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Post by puppie96 on Aug 18, 2006 1:18:06 GMT -5

I can't believe this -- I saw a whole lot of these guys in Yellowstone. I thought they were endangered -- only saw them once before in years past!
I was watching them across a meadow one time with their legs down in the grass and all of a sudden I got their song in my head:
"WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN!"

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Had some visitors today Aug 18, 2006 12:11:42 GMT -5

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Post by ladyt on Aug 18, 2006 12:11:42 GMT -5

KD- I think they're looking for bugs. They're also eating the neighbors birdseed which is very funny. Looks like big bird eatting robin food!

Puppies - That's so funny. Fits though. They're such pretty birds.
I have a 5 lb yorkie that thinks she's a pit bull. One afternoon, I didn't know the birds were out, I let Mystie outside. She saw them birds and took off after them. They didn't fly away, instead they starting coming towards her. Next thing I saw was Mystie running behind me and barking like crazy. The birds starting their scretching. The neighbor came running out to see what the noise was and saw me LMAO and then she started laughing. Was really funny.

Tonja

docone31 still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2003 Posts: 4,476	Had some visitors today Aug 18, 2006 19:11:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by docone31 on Aug 18, 2006 19:11:37 GMT -5 Hey, if you guys are coming to Orlando, aka Rattown, stop on by USA Fleamarket in Port Richey. Be good to meetcha all.
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Had some visitors today Aug 18, 2006 20:59:16 GMT -5

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Post by puppie96 on Aug 18, 2006 20:59:16 GMT -5

They really do walk like an egyptian.
After a long day of hiking and driving I sang and danced walk like an egyptian for a while in the meadow pulloff where I was watching them.
They woke us up every morning in the back country.