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Geezer
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USA
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 Posted - 10/20/2009 : 2:02:21 PM
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Bears:
I may have posted pictures here, dont remember - But I know I posted them in the On30 lounge.
I live in NE Pennsy on the weekends and soon to retire there. Like mentioned, the bears have no where else to go....
I have had two big males (over 400#)[:-bigeyes]up on my deck which is 17 feet off the ground. They come up the trees, believe it or not.
We also have a mamma & 2 cubs roaming the lake, and she is the most dangerous.
Speaking of tags - The last one on my deck had a tag in each ear and a very large leather collar on....I don't think they bothered him as he tore apart my metal feeders like they were tissue paper![:-bigeyes]
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Bill
CC&BW
Wilani Lumber & Mining Co.
http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=34275&whichpage=58
http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=28172&whichpage=89 |
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k9wrangler
Fireman
USA
5889 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2009 : 3:03:46 PM
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Right outside my work room window, about 5 feet from my modeling table...
This one liked the sedum I WAS going to use for trees...
This one is asking for more pumpkins...
Since we just discussed hummingbirds:
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Karl Scribner
H.M.F.W.B.I.C.
Kentucky Southern Rwy & Associated Lines
Sunfield Twp. Michigan
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Tim Kerkhoff
Fireman
USA
5869 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2009 : 3:17:07 PM
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Peterpools
Engineer
USA
12335 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2009 : 5:02:46 PM
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Karl
Fantastic images. Thanks for posting.
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LVN
Fireman
Canada
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railphotog
Fireman
Canada
3610 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2009 : 06:37:57 AM
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Karl:
Great shots! I especially liked the shot of the male hummingbird. We have one or more around here, but I seldom get to take photos of it as the area female(s) always chase it away. Their ruby colored neck feathers really shine in the right light.
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Bob Boudreau
My model railroad photography website:
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Iron Goat
Section Hand
USA
63 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2009 : 12:02:48 AM
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This is one of the first Eagles to arrive at Squaw Creek Refuge, MO. At the height of the season there are usually 300,000 to 400,000 Snow Geese and approx 350 Eagles.
This was a monopod shot, as there wasn't time to use a tripod... I am still working on "steading up" my shots, but the long lens and the 'pod is messing with me.
Bob
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Dutchman
Administrator
USA
23231 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2009 : 06:49:48 AM
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Bob,
That is a beautiful shot of a majestic bird. |
Bruce
Modeling the railroads of the Jersey Highlands in HO and the logging railroads of Pennsylvania in HOn3 |
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Rick
Administrator
USA
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shortliner
Engine Wiper
United Kingdom
442 Posts |
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Frederic Testard
Engineer
France
16456 Posts |
Posted - 11/19/2009 : 4:35:14 PM
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The crocodile vs hippos scene is really impressive, Rick. Hippos are really very dangerous animals.
Shortliner, a nice song with great singers...
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Peterpools
Engineer
USA
12335 Posts |
Posted - 11/19/2009 : 5:49:46 PM
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Rick
Thanks for posting the incredible series of photos. Just goe to show how the young are protected in nature.
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Rick
Administrator
USA
17743 Posts |
Posted - 11/19/2009 : 6:16:43 PM
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| Frederic, you're right about hippos being dangerous, they kill more humans annually than any other animal. |
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railphotog
Fireman
Canada
3610 Posts |
Posted - 11/21/2009 : 06:20:11 AM
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With fall upon us, my days of sitting in the back yard taking photos of birds and squirrels have passed. In order to try and attract blue jays so I could photograph them, I placed a tray feeder with shell peanuts not too far from the first floor window, where I could shoot in comfort.
As you can see by the shot below, this was not to be. Several crows spotted the peanuts and made many attempts to get them, and finally succeeded. Here's one approaching the hanging feed tray that is too small to support them:
They eventually learned to get a peanut by just grabbing it as they slowly passed by. And the squirrels made quick meals too, jumping right up the metal pole. I took the feeder down after taking some of these shots, time for a new plan!
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Bob Boudreau
My model railroad photography website:
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Peterpools
Engineer
USA
12335 Posts |
Posted - 11/21/2009 : 06:54:59 AM
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Barry
I'm scarred to death when it comes to snakes! I'll take my chances with my accountant.
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A Little Wildlife
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