Please forgive me if this is against our bird list guidelines, but I thought it was worth sharing with birders. Rejoicing, Sue
*This is truly incredible video. I can't believe > this Osprey got 5-6 fish at a time, then got a * *flounder under 3' > of water, and then made off with what looks to be a 5+ lb. steelhead.* > > *I've never seen a bird shake water off like a dog does - > wouldn't want to get in the way of * *him when he's got his eyes > locked and his talons in the "load" position! > Its talons are * > *amazing!* > > *There are 3 sequences in this one video:* > > *1st sequence he catches half a dozen fish in one strike.* > > *2nd sequence he plunges talons into deep water right to the > bottom to grab his prey.* > > *3rd sequence he captures a big old fish that looks as if it > weighs more than he does!* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA3LtXnNIto ________________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This E-mail (including the attachments) is covered by the electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C.ยงยง 2510-2521, is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error, and then delete it. --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/PayDues.aspx. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: [email protected]
