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Mountain Biker Admits He Doesn't See Wildlife When Biking
Notice that even though the birds gave a clear signal that they
weren't welcome, they are even recommending that their friends also go there! Mike Sat, 14 Jun 2008: From: "Steve Pelton" Subject: Grand Ridge Aviary Grandma was watching the kiddies so my wife and I hiked Grand Ridge from the Duthie side. As we got to the top of the first hill and went around a noticeable log roller we spotted a large grey owl about 30' ahead in a low tree. It was staring us down big time which is when we heard the hissing noises from to our left where there was another owl. Then we heard what sounded like more hissing to the right so we decided to move on. Went to the top of the second hill ( 1 hour total), returned to the aviary and there they were again. Only this time all three were in the same tree within 10' feet of each other - it was cool and they were big. Then we saw a fourth flying to our right. We took some bad pictures with my phone and moved on. But they started following us; swooping through the trees. We rounded a corner and heard the hissing. We spotted one directly above us puffing its feathers. Then the other three joined and continued the assault. It was one of the wildest nature encounters I've had; like an interactive zoo. My guess is they are guarding chicks and will be there for awhile. Keep your eyes open and you might catch them. It's between the first dirt-bridge and the only real log roller; well before the bog with the 4x6 crossing, about 30min hike/20min bike. If you know/are a good photographer, might be a good opportunity. Funny thing is I probably would never have noticed on my bike. Happy Father's/Flag day! Steve -- I am working on creating wildlife habitat that is off-limits to humans ("pure habitat"). Want to help? (I spent the previous 8 years fighting auto dependence and road construction.) Please don't put a cell phone next to any part of your body that you are fond of! http://home.pacbell.net/mjvande |
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Mountain Biker Admits He Doesn't See Wildlife When Biking
I don't know what he's looking at, I see all of the wildlife as I drive
through remote backcountry areas in my Jeep. I'm constantly looking all around, I'd guess that I might look around far more than I look at trail ahead. To be sure, there is far more stuff to see off the trail than on. The irony in your post, Mike, is that the person telling the story of his adventure was actually HIKING when he exprienced one of the most memorial events of his life. PS I once worked in a building that had a pair of hawks raising a nest of chicks on the building next door. They would circle the parking lot. The point is, transient humans in any form, are not a threat to birds. Other birds are a much bigger problem. "Mike Vandeman" wrote in message ... Notice that even though the birds gave a clear signal that they weren't welcome, they are even recommending that their friends also go there! Mike Sat, 14 Jun 2008: From: "Steve Pelton" Subject: Grand Ridge Aviary Grandma was watching the kiddies so my wife and I hiked Grand Ridge from the Duthie side. As we got to the top of the first hill and went around a noticeable log roller we spotted a large grey owl about 30' ahead in a low tree. It was staring us down big time which is when we heard the hissing noises from to our left where there was another owl. Then we heard what sounded like more hissing to the right so we decided to move on. Went to the top of the second hill ( 1 hour total), returned to the aviary and there they were again. Only this time all three were in the same tree within 10' feet of each other - it was cool and they were big. Then we saw a fourth flying to our right. We took some bad pictures with my phone and moved on. But they started following us; swooping through the trees. We rounded a corner and heard the hissing. We spotted one directly above us puffing its feathers. Then the other three joined and continued the assault. It was one of the wildest nature encounters I've had; like an interactive zoo. My guess is they are guarding chicks and will be there for awhile. Keep your eyes open and you might catch them. It's between the first dirt-bridge and the only real log roller; well before the bog with the 4x6 crossing, about 30min hike/20min bike. If you know/are a good photographer, might be a good opportunity. Funny thing is I probably would never have noticed on my bike. Happy Father's/Flag day! Steve -- I am working on creating wildlife habitat that is off-limits to humans ("pure habitat"). Want to help? (I spent the previous 8 years fighting auto dependence and road construction.) Please don't put a cell phone next to any part of your body that you are fond of! http://home.pacbell.net/mjvande |
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Mountain Biker Admits He Doesn't See Wildlife When Biking
On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:43:14 GMT, "Jeff Strickland"
wrote: I don't know what he's looking at, I see all of the wildlife as I drive through remote backcountry areas in my Jeep. I'm constantly looking all around, So you admit that you are a hazard to other drivers, pedestrians, and wildlife. Why should anyone listen to you????? I'd guess that I might look around far more than I look at trail ahead. To be sure, there is far more stuff to see off the trail than on. The irony in your post, Mike, is that the person telling the story of his adventure was actually HIKING when he exprienced one of the most memorial events of his life. He is a mountain biker, so these attitudes represent mountain bikers. And people stoopid enouth to drive a Jeep. PS I once worked in a building that had a pair of hawks raising a nest of chicks on the building next door. They would circle the parking lot. The point is, transient humans in any form, are not a threat to birds. Other birds are a much bigger problem. "Mike Vandeman" wrote in message .. . Notice that even though the birds gave a clear signal that they weren't welcome, they are even recommending that their friends also go there! Mike Sat, 14 Jun 2008: From: "Steve Pelton" Subject: Grand Ridge Aviary Grandma was watching the kiddies so my wife and I hiked Grand Ridge from the Duthie side. As we got to the top of the first hill and went around a noticeable log roller we spotted a large grey owl about 30' ahead in a low tree. It was staring us down big time which is when we heard the hissing noises from to our left where there was another owl. Then we heard what sounded like more hissing to the right so we decided to move on. Went to the top of the second hill ( 1 hour total), returned to the aviary and there they were again. Only this time all three were in the same tree within 10' feet of each other - it was cool and they were big. Then we saw a fourth flying to our right. We took some bad pictures with my phone and moved on. But they started following us; swooping through the trees. We rounded a corner and heard the hissing. We spotted one directly above us puffing its feathers. Then the other three joined and continued the assault. It was one of the wildest nature encounters I've had; like an interactive zoo. My guess is they are guarding chicks and will be there for awhile. Keep your eyes open and you might catch them. It's between the first dirt-bridge and the only real log roller; well before the bog with the 4x6 crossing, about 30min hike/20min bike. If you know/are a good photographer, might be a good opportunity. Funny thing is I probably would never have noticed on my bike. Happy Father's/Flag day! Steve -- I am working on creating wildlife habitat that is off-limits to humans ("pure habitat"). Want to help? (I spent the previous 8 years fighting auto dependence and road construction.) Please don't put a cell phone next to any part of your body that you are fond of! http://home.pacbell.net/mjvande -- I am working on creating wildlife habitat that is off-limits to humans ("pure habitat"). Want to help? (I spent the previous 8 years fighting auto dependence and road construction.) Please don't put a cell phone next to any part of your body that you are fond of! http://home.pacbell.net/mjvande |
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Mountain Biker Admits He Doesn't See Wildlife When Biking
"Mike Vandeman" wrote in message ... On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:43:14 GMT, "Jeff Strickland" wrote: I don't know what he's looking at, I see all of the wildlife as I drive through remote backcountry areas in my Jeep. I'm constantly looking all around, So you admit that you are a hazard to other drivers, pedestrians, and wildlife. Why should anyone listen to you????? Good drivers are always aware of their surroundings. Bad drivers tend to have tunnel vision and miss wayward kids on skateboards or bicycles, people running stop signs, and other drivers tailgating. |
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Mountain Biker Admits He Doesn't See Wildlife When Biking
"Mike Vandeman" wrote in message ... On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:43:14 GMT, "Jeff Strickland" wrote: I don't know what he's looking at, I see all of the wildlife as I drive through remote backcountry areas in my Jeep. I'm constantly looking all around, So you admit that you are a hazard to other drivers, pedestrians, and wildlife. Why should anyone listen to you????? No, I would suggest that I am less of a hazard than you are. I never ever advocate stringing piano wire across a trail, like you have done. I guess it doesn't really matter though, nobody listens to you -- except for your whack-job peers that supposedly contribute to your inane Website. |
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Mountain Biker Admits He Doesn't See Wildlife When Biking
"Ryan Robbins" wrote in message news:qvF5k.7634$LN.3480@trndny03... "Mike Vandeman" wrote in message ... On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:43:14 GMT, "Jeff Strickland" wrote: I don't know what he's looking at, I see all of the wildlife as I drive through remote backcountry areas in my Jeep. I'm constantly looking all around, So you admit that you are a hazard to other drivers, pedestrians, and wildlife. Why should anyone listen to you????? Good drivers are always aware of their surroundings. Bad drivers tend to have tunnel vision and miss wayward kids on skateboards or bicycles, people running stop signs, and other drivers tailgating. It stops being backcountry when one has to watch for that sort of stuff. The ability to spot an eagle or a big horn sheep does tend to exercise the qualities needed to see kids on a skateboard though ... |
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Mountain Biker Admits He Doesn't See Wildlife When Biking
On Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:58:29 GMT, "Jeff Strickland"
wrote: "Mike Vandeman" wrote in message .. . On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:43:14 GMT, "Jeff Strickland" wrote: I don't know what he's looking at, I see all of the wildlife as I drive through remote backcountry areas in my Jeep. I'm constantly looking all around, So you admit that you are a hazard to other drivers, pedestrians, and wildlife. Why should anyone listen to you????? No, I would suggest that I am less of a hazard than you are. I never ever advocate stringing piano wire across a trail, like you have done. BS. You are an incorrigible LIAR, like all mountain bikers. -- I am working on creating wildlife habitat that is off-limits to humans ("pure habitat"). Want to help? (I spent the previous 8 years fighting auto dependence and road construction.) Please don't put a cell phone next to any part of your body that you are fond of! http://home.pacbell.net/mjvande |
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Wild game recipes?
Anyone have any wild game recipes they want to share?
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Wild game recipes?
"Siskuwihane" wrote in message ... Anyone have any wild game recipes they want to share? LOL, I have several, but you left out the vegan newsgroup :-) |
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Wild game recipes?
"Siskuwihane" wrote in message ... Anyone have any wild game recipes they want to share? The old Texas recipe for armadillo, perhaps? 1. Soak a pine board in pineapple juice for 2 hours 2. Nail the armadillo to the board 3. Stand the board next to a campfire for 1 hour 4. Remove the armadillo, and eat the board. |
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