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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Tifosi1, Apr 17, 2005.

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  1. Spasso

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    #76 Spasso, Apr 18, 2005
    I live in the Pacific Northwest where the eagle population has recovered to amazing levels. In the 70's the only place I ever saw ONE was when I lived in the San Juan Islands. Since they outlawed DDT they came back.

    Now, living north of Seattle I see them almost everyday. They fly around my house dogfighting with Redtail Hawks. They also hangout on the gravel bars in the river by my house "fishing".

    I used to think birds were just "stupid seed pecking chicken-like things". Now that I own two Parrots I have found them to be extremely intelligent and affectionate.

    A truely magnificent creature and deserving of the care and respect by all.

    My hats off to you Kelly for tracking this bird down.
     
  2. Tifosi1

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    #77 Tifosi1, Apr 21, 2005
    LSU Vet School called to tell, they had to put the Bald Eagle to sleep. The brake was to close to the shoulder and the only way to fix it was to take off the wing.

    To me and eagle with out a wing is no eagle at all.

    Thanks for all your support and kind words,
    Kelly
     
  3. Gershwin

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    #78 Gershwin, Apr 21, 2005
    great story!!
     
  4. ScuderiaRossa

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    #79 ScuderiaRossa, Apr 21, 2005
    An incredible story! I came home one day to find what I thought was a golden retriever on my front lawn. Turned out to be a golden EAGLE! It was huge, and being harried by a pair of crows. Turns out they migrate up and down the east coast. Beautiful birds...
     
  5. superyota

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    #80 superyota, Apr 22, 2005
    They dont have that many people come out if a human gets hit by a truck....
     
  6. DGS

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    #81 DGS, Apr 22, 2005
    A cynic might see that as metaphoric for modern American culture, but ...

    Durn. Nice try anyway.
     
  7. Pong

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    #82 Pong, Apr 22, 2005
    You are THE MAN!!!!!!!

    Too bad the bird won't make it, but a very good try to all involved.
     
  8. zjpj

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    #83 zjpj, Apr 22, 2005
    Sad story, but thanks for posting about it.
     
  9. Fast Shadow

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    #84 Fast Shadow, Apr 23, 2005
    There are more than 34,000 humans and they don't run away and hide in the woods if they get hurt.
     
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