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02-17-2012, 04:41 AM

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blackbearbetty

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he might be beautiful but they kill the other birds.

02-17-2012, 04:51 AM

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litacats

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he is a beauty. we have lots of magpies and kookaburra's but they seldom stay long enough for me to go get my camera

02-17-2012, 06:21 AM

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judi wess

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Oh my, is that a peregrine falcon? I've read that they are setting up house in NYC. There was even one featured in the movie Bone Collector.

02-17-2012, 06:22 AM

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Caswews

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its a beauty for sure ! thanks for sharing !

02-17-2012, 10:31 AM

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Rose S.

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Oh, he is gorgeous!

02-17-2012, 12:28 PM

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onaemtnest

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Quote:

Originally Posted by judi wess

Oh my, is that a peregrine falcon? I've read that they are setting up house in NYC. There was even one featured in the movie Bone Collector.

No, I believe it is a sharp shinned hawk. Smaller of the hawks, not a real threat to small pets, more rodents and smaller birds. We have them frequently at our feeders during the winter months, using the location as a fast food stop preying on smaller birds.

We also have owls and Golden Eagles...now those are a threat to our cat and Miniature Wired Haired Dachshund.

02-17-2012, 12:31 PM

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violets4me123

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Originally Posted by barefoot quilter

for the past 3 years i have been seeing 1 or more in my back yard in the city

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He is beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing.

02-17-2012, 01:54 PM

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Jingle

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I hear them and sometimes see one in the trees outside our back fence. If he goes after the little birds and I see him I will swing a broom at him. I don't think it is beautiful. I have always had small dogs in a small fenced yard and I always go outside with them. I have heard owls too, I keep an eye out for them also. I don't like the food chain and I don't like them either.