Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/05/02

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Subject: [Leica] a rare bird...
From: steve.barbour at gmail.com (Steve Barbour)
Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 14:35:42 -0700
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On May 2, 2011, at 2:32 PM, Geoff Hopkinson wrote:

> This sighting may be of interest to the National Audubon Society. You have
> collected a very rare specimen there of Herrus Wildlificus Photographus.
> There have been sporadic sightings in various National Park areas over the
> years and unconfirmed reports of a colony in California.
> These may be identified by their distinctive snowy white plumage under the
> beak and are one of the few Avian species known to use tools in pursuit of
> their prey including black sticks. These are levelled at the prey animal in
> some ritual not yet understood by ornithologists.

I think I actually saw that happening,  no relation to Bigfoot?


Steve



> 
> Cheers
> Geoff
> 
> *Life's not black and white, except at both ends*
> http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman
> 
> 
> 
> On 3 May 2011 07:19, Steve Barbour <steve.barbour at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> I was out at the Raptor Center over the weekend, saw this rare bird....
>> 
>> 
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/barbour/PAW2011/dougherr.jpg.html
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Nikon D700 Leica R 100mm Macro 2.8
>> 
>> 
>> thanks,
>> 
>> Steve
>> 
>> 
>> 
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In reply to: Message from steve.barbour at gmail.com (Steve Barbour) ([Leica] a rare bird...)
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