*rlfrazee
December 10th, 2003, 10:15 AM
Eagles at Squaw Creek Author: rlfrazee, Location: Olathe, kansas Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 5:34 pm
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Was up by Squaw creek wildlife refuge near Mound City, Mo. today and my daughter took these pictures of the bald eagles. Several hundred are using the refuge at this time of year. We counted 124 from this viewing area we stopped at near pool 4 also almost half million snow geese are there right now. It is quite a sight......RL
http://images.snapfish.com/3393634723232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D%3B9%3A%3D688 %3DXROQDF%3E232347762%3C4%3C5ot1lsi
http://images.snapfish.com/3393634723232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D%3B9%3A%3D688 %3DXROQDF%3E2323477655%3B99ot1lsi
http://images.snapfish.com/3393634723232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D%3B9%3A%3D688 %3DXROQDF%3E2323477657%3B%3C4ot1lsi
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#388: Author: Wgoodrich, Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 8:34 pm
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I have been up to the north country for about 3 decades about once a year. Never have I seen 124 bald eagles in my life. I have seen one here and there but never total in my life that many bald eagles.
Can't even imagine a 1/2 million snow geese. Could you imagine cleaning up behind them? Ha Ha.
Where do I fill out an application to clean up behind that many snow geese, can you find any other job with such job security ??? Now talking about a BIG job !
Wg
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#394: Author: Guest, Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 10:58 pm
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Yes I can remember never seeing one around these parts in my younger days. Now it is quite common. This many though is rare unless you go to Squaw Creek they chow down on the ducks that migrate into the area. Only bad thing is if they nest on your favorite lake the fish and game authority will close the lake to all activity for about 500 yards around the nest. This usually happens right over my honeyhole. HA! Yes also to all those geese wouldnt want to be under them in a boat when they fly off the refuge in the morning to feed......RL
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#417: Author: wannabee, Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2003 7:22 pm
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RL, great pictures. Don't know how old your daughter is? but great to see this. Kids today don't seem to see beyond a puter and game boy. We love it when the grand kids can come up and see the free true beauties of this good old USA. Had apair of Pialaitted woodpeckers in the yard today tryed getting pic, but spooked. Usually see one, but a pair was my first. Was always understanding that geese do not drop while in flight?? Sure keep outah way of those pigeons. Hey keep it up with them youngin's, they'll remember that much more than any TV.
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#427: Author: rlfrazee, Location: Olathe, kansas Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2003 8:19 am
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Actually dont know myself if geese drop in flight. Was just thinking they probably do. I know they get serious when on the ground!! The pileated woodpeckers are quite impressive cant say as I have seen two together. Usually see them during spring turkey season quite often. My daughter, Sarah, is 17 and an avid outdoors person. We hunt and fish together when ever we can, she is much better shot than me but I have the edge when fishing. Will be posting some more pictures of old and recent fishing and hunting trips over the next few months. I will be retiring from UAW Skilled Trades at Ford Motor Parts and Service Division in 15 months at the age of 53 ,so should have plenty of time to spend in the great outdoors. Ive really enjoyed learning from all you professionals on this forum as electrical has been my weakest subject. I make a few posts but mostly read and learn from Wg , you, joed, suemark and ohm 1 (now strike plate). Anyway hope all you guys are doing well and have a great Xmas......RL
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Was up by Squaw creek wildlife refuge near Mound City, Mo. today and my daughter took these pictures of the bald eagles. Several hundred are using the refuge at this time of year. We counted 124 from this viewing area we stopped at near pool 4 also almost half million snow geese are there right now. It is quite a sight......RL
http://images.snapfish.com/3393634723232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D%3B9%3A%3D688 %3DXROQDF%3E232347762%3C4%3C5ot1lsi
http://images.snapfish.com/3393634723232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D%3B9%3A%3D688 %3DXROQDF%3E2323477655%3B99ot1lsi
http://images.snapfish.com/3393634723232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D%3B9%3A%3D688 %3DXROQDF%3E2323477657%3B%3C4ot1lsi
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#388: Author: Wgoodrich, Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 8:34 pm
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I have been up to the north country for about 3 decades about once a year. Never have I seen 124 bald eagles in my life. I have seen one here and there but never total in my life that many bald eagles.
Can't even imagine a 1/2 million snow geese. Could you imagine cleaning up behind them? Ha Ha.
Where do I fill out an application to clean up behind that many snow geese, can you find any other job with such job security ??? Now talking about a BIG job !
Wg
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#394: Author: Guest, Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 10:58 pm
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Yes I can remember never seeing one around these parts in my younger days. Now it is quite common. This many though is rare unless you go to Squaw Creek they chow down on the ducks that migrate into the area. Only bad thing is if they nest on your favorite lake the fish and game authority will close the lake to all activity for about 500 yards around the nest. This usually happens right over my honeyhole. HA! Yes also to all those geese wouldnt want to be under them in a boat when they fly off the refuge in the morning to feed......RL
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#417: Author: wannabee, Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2003 7:22 pm
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RL, great pictures. Don't know how old your daughter is? but great to see this. Kids today don't seem to see beyond a puter and game boy. We love it when the grand kids can come up and see the free true beauties of this good old USA. Had apair of Pialaitted woodpeckers in the yard today tryed getting pic, but spooked. Usually see one, but a pair was my first. Was always understanding that geese do not drop while in flight?? Sure keep outah way of those pigeons. Hey keep it up with them youngin's, they'll remember that much more than any TV.
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#427: Author: rlfrazee, Location: Olathe, kansas Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2003 8:19 am
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Actually dont know myself if geese drop in flight. Was just thinking they probably do. I know they get serious when on the ground!! The pileated woodpeckers are quite impressive cant say as I have seen two together. Usually see them during spring turkey season quite often. My daughter, Sarah, is 17 and an avid outdoors person. We hunt and fish together when ever we can, she is much better shot than me but I have the edge when fishing. Will be posting some more pictures of old and recent fishing and hunting trips over the next few months. I will be retiring from UAW Skilled Trades at Ford Motor Parts and Service Division in 15 months at the age of 53 ,so should have plenty of time to spend in the great outdoors. Ive really enjoyed learning from all you professionals on this forum as electrical has been my weakest subject. I make a few posts but mostly read and learn from Wg , you, joed, suemark and ohm 1 (now strike plate). Anyway hope all you guys are doing well and have a great Xmas......RL
