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Jul 12, 2009 7:00:48 GMT
Post by stockslave on Jul 12, 2009 7:00:48 GMT
That got me thinking Spike, so I paid a visit to wikipedia, which was very interesting. Apparantly, they also have a very strong urge to migrate, but they can spend the winter in a state of torpor (very similar to hibernation). What I found really amazing was the speed they can travel at - 60m per second! Wow
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Jul 12, 2009 7:05:54 GMT
Post by mcfarmer on Jul 12, 2009 7:05:54 GMT
but they can spend the winter in a state of torpor I've been there.
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Jul 12, 2009 7:48:43 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2009 7:48:43 GMT
but they can spend the winter in a state of torpor I've been there. It's common here also As for swifts they also pass over here and sometimes become stormbound. I 'rescued' a couple by giving them glucose water and recharged off they went. [Bit like giving wind blown bees a drop of honey] Amazing birds.
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Jul 12, 2009 8:30:25 GMT
Post by oxenboy on Jul 12, 2009 8:30:25 GMT
That got me thinking Spike, so I paid a visit to wikipedia, which was very interesting. Apparantly, they also have a very strong urge to migrate, but they can spend the winter in a state of torpor (very similar to hibernation). What I found really amazing was the speed they can travel at - 60m per second! Wow That's over 130mph think I will duck next time one flies by
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Jul 12, 2009 8:49:58 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2009 8:49:58 GMT
That's over 130mph think I will duck next time one flies by You might quack if one hits you
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Jul 12, 2009 11:36:25 GMT
Post by lafemmenikita on Jul 12, 2009 11:36:25 GMT
i don't really want to be the first to say this, but have you ever considered your personal hygiene spike? after all, flies often follow the smell of sh#t, thus attracting the beautiful acrobatic swallows. lovely photos mr mac. you are the first to say it as you seem to have no concept of friendly ribaldry.we are mainly online pals on here so please try and maintain a sense of decorum.to get back on topic what about swifts i admit to knowing very little about them do they migrate? my apologies wasn't intended to be unfriendly, just poking fun. on reflection my post does seem to be a little harsh. i shall do the honourable thing and fall on my sword.
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Jul 12, 2009 12:30:18 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2009 12:30:18 GMT
you are the first to say it as you seem to have no concept of friendly ribaldry.we are mainly online pals on here so please try and maintain a sense of decorum.to get back on topic what about swifts i admit to knowing very little about them do they migrate? my apologies wasn't intended to be unfriendly, just poking fun. on reflection my post does seem to be a little harsh. i shall do the honourable thing and fall on my sword. I think Spike was feeling a bit more spikey than usual after I didn't agree to meet him ;D
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Jul 14, 2009 15:38:22 GMT
Post by rgsp on Jul 14, 2009 15:38:22 GMT
Saw something which must be fairly rare a couple of evenings ago: sat with my (first) glass of wine watching the ducks & moorhens on our moat, with swallows swooping down to water level. Bucolic peace. A mallard then jumped up in the water, just as it was being "buzzed" by a swallow, and there was a wet and noisy collision! It all happened too fast to see the detail, but the swallow did fly off again (in a haze of spray).
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Jul 14, 2009 22:06:49 GMT
Post by mcfarmer on Jul 14, 2009 22:06:49 GMT
Saw something which must be fairly rare a couple of evenings ago: sat with my (first) glass of wine watching the ducks & moorhens on our moat, with swallows swooping down to water level. Bucolic peace. A mallard then jumped up in the water, just as it was being "buzzed" by a swallow, and there was a wet and noisy collision! It all happened too fast to see the detail, but the swallow did fly off again (in a haze of spray). Gotta watch them ducks.
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Jul 14, 2009 22:25:00 GMT
Post by spike on Jul 14, 2009 22:25:00 GMT
Saw something which must be fairly rare a couple of evenings ago: sat with my (first) glass of wine watching the ducks & moorhens on our moat, with swallows swooping down to water level. Bucolic peace. A mallard then jumped up in the water, just as it was being "buzzed" by a swallow, and there was a wet and noisy collision! It all happened too fast to see the detail, but the swallow did fly off again (in a haze of spray). Gotta watch them ducks. or just duck ;D
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Jul 18, 2009 21:53:40 GMT
Post by jc on Jul 18, 2009 21:53:40 GMT
I heard this was a more "genteel" place than my usual haunts so I thought maybe this photo would get better reception over here. I couldn't bear the "spit or swallow" comments my favorite feathered friends might receive over there. Never seen six to a nest, parents must be busy. Why can't I see this picture?
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Jul 20, 2009 18:55:57 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2009 18:55:57 GMT
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Jul 20, 2009 21:33:34 GMT
Post by mcfarmer on Jul 20, 2009 21:33:34 GMT
Don't make fun of that movie, I was pretty little but I remember being scared out of my gourd. The lady in the telephone booth was too much. Never been frightened so much since.
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