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Message 1666466 - Posted: 17 Apr 2015, 19:37:22 UTC

Must've heard about the good view.

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Message 1666500 - Posted: 17 Apr 2015, 21:01:33 UTC - in response to Message 1666458.  
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Not quite, in a parade down main street, where I lived at the time, I was a part of the Color Guard, Boy Scouts are are not conscripts and the organization is all volunteer, not Government run at all.
Similar to this Janneseti..

Same here Zoom at the age 8 to 14:)
But during the Cold War all males here HAD to do about one year in the military to serve our country. At the age 19-21!
No pay. But quite fun. Sometimes...
I was in the Signal Corps so it was not so bad:)
Boot camp at Winter and classroom at summer.

A funny story from my regimente before I was born:)
"On November 30, 1945, in the early morning hours was an expectant crowd in HÃ¥gadals terrain in anticipation of the American armor General George Patton. The program included a one-day visit to Uppsala in Uppland Regiment. To the celebre guest's honor had been arranged one with respect to the personal safety as realistic war-rate exercise as possible.
The preparations had taken several hours to complete, and now expecting both officers and troops on the renowned armor general's arrival at HÃ¥gadalen ... He arrived on time, accompanied by, inter alia, Prince Gustaf Adolf and several senior military and civilian dignitaries. The exercises went well without a hitch, and the guest showed a lively interest in what was going on, followed by the main lines and hit often in conversation with both officers and privates. Finally, he held a review of the course of events for the overall battalion in "Patton Carthage", a term derived from this opportunity."
The place is called "Pattons Pasture":)

Raccons No. Animals Hmm Yes:)
Parades Yes!! As guard at The Royal Palace in the Summer.
Not me and some other guys. We were to many in our "platoon".
We went to a rock Concert instead and met the others on duty standing there "guarding" our King.
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Message 1666514 - Posted: 17 Apr 2015, 21:36:29 UTC

Not our fault, but ....
Found an Anna's hummingbird on the ground at work. Somewhat stunned, confused and unable to fly. After a bit he, juvenile, seems to have perked up, but he won't be able to fly until he molts. Seems he must have been doing a display - they climb to 100+ feet and dive towards the ground - and it seems the end of his dive must have been in the plume of the smokestack. Looks like about 1/3 of his primary flight feathers have been singed away, his secondaries seem okay. He has had a bit to eat and really wants to take flight, but doesn't have enough feather left to lift off. Our resident animal lover is going to care for him.
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Message 1666520 - Posted: 17 Apr 2015, 21:49:09 UTC - in response to Message 1666514.  

Sounds good Gary. Glad the raptor is getting some mammalian help.
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Message 1666522 - Posted: 17 Apr 2015, 21:53:15 UTC - in response to Message 1666514.  

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Message 1666565 - Posted: 17 Apr 2015, 23:24:59 UTC
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Tulip time in Holland.

Cherry blooms in Japan. And a bird called ?


And this of course.

Do not miss to visit the cranes at Hornborgasjön!
On March 26, there were about 19,400 cranes that arrived.
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Message 1666568 - Posted: 17 Apr 2015, 23:30:51 UTC - in response to Message 1666565.  

And a bird called ?


A Green Tit?


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Message 1666572 - Posted: 17 Apr 2015, 23:35:00 UTC - in response to Message 1666520.  

Sounds good Gary. Glad the raptor is getting some mammalian help.


LOL Vic!!! If hummingbirds have suddenly become raptors, we are all going to be in hot water!!!

Gary, I'm glad to hear that your resident animal lover is going to care for the injured bird.
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Message 1666577 - Posted: 17 Apr 2015, 23:38:43 UTC - in response to Message 1666568.  
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And a bird called ?

A Green Tit?

I have no idea.
Greenbird?
GreenMes?
Gröngöling?

Oops Checking Internet.
The Swedish name for Tit is Tita. plural Titor.
Or "tättingar".
I Think it's a lövsångare (leaf singer).
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Message 1666582 - Posted: 17 Apr 2015, 23:48:22 UTC - in response to Message 1666572.  
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Sounds good Gary. Glad the raptor is getting some mammalian help.


LOL Vic!!! If hummingbirds have suddenly become raptors, we are all going to be in hot water!!!

Gary, I'm glad to hear that your resident animal lover is going to care for the injured bird.

The first bird was a raptor or a Dinosaur descendent, these are the survivors descendents from 65 mya.. Even a Chicken or a Turkey is a Raptor...

Many species of birds may be considered partly or exclusively predatory. However, in ornithology, the term "bird of prey" applies only to birds of the families listed below. Taken literally, the term "bird of prey" has a wide meaning that includes many birds that hunt and feed on animals and also birds that eat very small insects.[2] In ornithology, the definition for "bird of prey" has a narrower meaning: birds that have very good eyesight for finding food, strong feet for holding food, and a strong curved beak for tearing flesh.[3] Most birds of prey also have strong curved talons for catching or killing prey.[3][4] An example of this difference in definition, the narrower definition excludes storks and gulls, which can eat quite large fish, partly because these birds catch and kill prey entirely with their beaks,[2] and similarly bird-eating skuas, fish-eating penguins, and vertebrate-eating kookaburras are excluded. Birds of prey generally prey on vertebrates, which are usually quite large relative to the size of the bird.[2] Most also eat carrion, at least occasionally, and vultures and condors eat carrion as their main food source.[3] Many raptor species are considered apex predators.

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Message 1666583 - Posted: 17 Apr 2015, 23:49:19 UTC - in response to Message 1666568.  

And a bird called ?


A Green Tit?



Again, so they turn blue in winter?

:D)

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Message 1666587 - Posted: 17 Apr 2015, 23:52:42 UTC - in response to Message 1666583.  

Again, so they turn blue in winter?


I heard that they also really
moan about the cold as well...


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Message 1666590 - Posted: 17 Apr 2015, 23:53:21 UTC - in response to Message 1666583.  

And a bird called ?

A Green Tit?

Again, so they turn blue in winter?
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Yes. But only the beaks and the claws:)
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Message 1666650 - Posted: 18 Apr 2015, 2:19:03 UTC - in response to Message 1666582.  

Many species of birds may be considered partly or exclusively predatory. However, in ornithology, the term "bird of prey" applies only to birds of the families listed below. Taken literally, the term "bird of prey" has a wide meaning that includes many birds that hunt and feed on animals and also birds that eat very small insects.[2] In ornithology, the definition for "bird of prey" has a narrower meaning: birds that have very good eyesight for finding food, strong feet for holding food, and a strong curved beak for tearing flesh.[3] Most birds of prey also have strong curved talons for catching or killing prey.[3][4] An example of this difference in definition, the narrower definition excludes storks and gulls, which can eat quite large fish, partly because these birds catch and kill prey entirely with their beaks,[2] and similarly bird-eating skuas, fish-eating penguins, and vertebrate-eating kookaburras are excluded. Birds of prey generally prey on vertebrates, which are usually quite large relative to the size of the bird.[2] Most also eat carrion, at least occasionally, and vultures and condors eat carrion as their main food source.[3] Many raptor species are considered apex predators.
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Vic, hummingbirds eat flower nectar. They are definitely NOT raptors!
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Message 1666655 - Posted: 18 Apr 2015, 2:27:45 UTC - in response to Message 1666650.  

Many species of birds may be considered partly or exclusively predatory. However, in ornithology, the term "bird of prey" applies only to birds of the families listed below. Taken literally, the term "bird of prey" has a wide meaning that includes many birds that hunt and feed on animals and also birds that eat very small insects.[2] In ornithology, the definition for "bird of prey" has a narrower meaning: birds that have very good eyesight for finding food, strong feet for holding food, and a strong curved beak for tearing flesh.[3] Most birds of prey also have strong curved talons for catching or killing prey.[3][4] An example of this difference in definition, the narrower definition excludes storks and gulls, which can eat quite large fish, partly because these birds catch and kill prey entirely with their beaks,[2] and similarly bird-eating skuas, fish-eating penguins, and vertebrate-eating kookaburras are excluded. Birds of prey generally prey on vertebrates, which are usually quite large relative to the size of the bird.[2] Most also eat carrion, at least occasionally, and vultures and condors eat carrion as their main food source.[3] Many raptor species are considered apex predators.


Vic, hummingbirds eat flower nectar. They are definitely NOT raptors!

Ok, then more broadly aimed, Dinosaurs..
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Message 1666685 - Posted: 18 Apr 2015, 4:27:42 UTC - in response to Message 1666572.  

Sounds good Gary. Glad the raptor is getting some mammalian help.


LOL Vic!!! If hummingbirds have suddenly become raptors, we are all going to be in hot water!!!

Gary, I'm glad to hear that your resident animal lover is going to care for the injured bird.

Yes it is. And I've now held a wild hummingbird. They weigh next to nothing and seem so extremely fragile.
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Message 1666695 - Posted: 18 Apr 2015, 5:18:38 UTC - in response to Message 1666685.  

Yes it is. And I've now held a wild hummingbird. They weigh next to nothing and seem so extremely fragile.

Awesome!!!

How is your friend feeding the convalescing bird? Eye dropper?
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Message 1666785 - Posted: 18 Apr 2015, 11:53:58 UTC - in response to Message 1666717.  
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Raccoon Displays Climbing Skills
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arn2AOUItuQ
http://www.gateswildlifecontrol.com/
With the spring season now in full swing, homeowners have to contend with pesky critters on their property and in their homes.
http://canadaam.ctvnews.ca/tips-for-keeping-your-home-critter-free-1.2326121
Gates said, at this time of year, it is especially important to leave it to a wildlife control company because most animals have babies in the home that will die if they are removed from their mother...

https://youtu.be/txH4klWxezY?list=UU0sRFf9xyBHgb3_G0ZYPnLQ
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Message 1666820 - Posted: 18 Apr 2015, 15:03:25 UTC

With the spring season now in full swing, homeowners have to contend with pesky critters on their property and in their homes.

Hey!!! One person's "pesky critter" is another person's "special little woodland friend"!!!

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Message 1666822 - Posted: 18 Apr 2015, 15:08:15 UTC

At last Omaha makes national headlines for something other than a record number of shootings....

Gorilla Goes Ape at Omaha Zoo
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