IN PURSUIT (Of Discussion Without Vitriol, Stupidity, Hatred or Ignorance)
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“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.”
_ Danial J. Boorstin
While I appreciate where you are going with that quote - and understand how much truth there is in it - the real "enemy" to knowledge is the intentional misdirection, the half truth - the lie......something the main stream media understands and employs to create confusion and sow intended ignorance to facilitate an agenda.
This doesn't belong here … my headline and the quote are generic in nature, not partisan.
But, I will respond just once, and, disallow any similarly partisan and off-topic comments.
Based upon our past dialogue, I could easily conclude, that, from whichever media you obtain your "knowledge," you come away confused and ignorant and, with a penchant to facilitate an agenda.
Let's agree to disagree and leave it at that.
I'm rooting for the tree swallow
What that hawk is going to do to that tree swallow when it catches it is. . .dine.
The hawk can go find some road kill LOL
Not going to happen. Targeting information uploaded: If contact is made, 'grappling' talons will be deployed, grounding underway. . . . Pleads for mercy go unanswered. (Smile.)
awwww....
Have you ever seen a swallow do a sky dive? They fly straight up in the air and then come flying straight down to the earth with a screech
Yeah. It can be a contest. I see your point! But, don't get caught in-close fighting!
I'd like to see it too, but, it is so very faint I can hardly tell where it is.
The swallows almost always get away, or get behind the hawk and torment it by getting in close enough to literally pull it's tail feathers.
Spring time is air war time for birds.
Birds of prey are looking for easy pickings in other bird species nests.
The smaller birds either mob the hawks or try to lead them away from the nest.
Sorry, but the Tree Swallow is so very faint I can barely see where it is. All I can clearly see it the Hawk. The Hawk is really lovely though.
Tree Swallow is so very faint I can barely see where it is
Is anyone else experiencing this … if it's across the board, I can possibly adjust it.
It is a nearly colorless embodiment of the tree swallow. (Smile.)
I think it's pretty faint as well.
Let me see if I can make the swallow stand out a bit more.
I added a slightly darkened variation of the swallow … and left both shots up.
Now even I can clearly see that the Swallow was not already swallowed. Hopefully A.Mac won't sue me for copyright infringement.
Here's a cool video of birds of prey. I'm sure Mac will appreciate the camera work.
Thank, Greg,
Great addition to the thread …
I am happy we can find common ground despite our political differences!
I took this shot in the Pocono Mountains; note the green band on its leg. I did some research and found that an organization in New Jersey banded this bird.
What a stunning photo Mac....
Now that is a really nice photo! I would hate to be somewhere to the left of that beak with those eyes staring at me.
That's an amazing photo. I was thinking of a bird band. Actually there was an English band called "The Birds" but they didn't do much, even though one of its members was Ronnie Wood, who went on to stardom as one of the Rolling Stones.
Posted a different kind of pursuit … picture (2) atop the article.
Added a third "Pursuit of Happiness pic.
Red tail hawk vs bald eagle.
Both are extremely territorial. Unfortunately, in a "contested battle", the hawk would lose.
Unfortunately?? Yes - I did raptor rehab for a couple of years and, to me, both of those rulers of the sky deserve tremendous respect - and protection.
JMHO.
Great shots Mac.
Never have seen anything like that; I've seen the two species in the sky at the same time but not any aggressive activity.
Pretty amazing video...Rare for sure
I once saw several crows heckling a red tail hawk, high in the sky. The crows dove at the hawk and she spun over and raked at them with her claws as she continued to spin away. Awesome sight.
And a good night to NIGHTHAWKS and all who have come bye.
I am a raptor freak and the Red Tail is my favorite.
As always thank you Mac.
Yet another kind of pursuit (stock photo)