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Feb 4, 2010: Bird Brawl
I've seen pictures of birds fighting, we've even had some as the IOtD.
But I've never seen pictures of birds doing the kung fu thing before.
| These incredible pictures show two birds of prey spectacularly fighting each other in snow like karate movie legends. In one image a large buzzard appears to aim a deadly flying kick at its opponent's chest. Just seconds later it seems to have floored its foe with a total knockout - leaving it spread-eagled on the ground. |
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The comical event was captured on camera this month by office worker Marcin Nawrocki, 33. He witnessed the acrobatic display in wintery woodland near his home in Kutno, Poland. Wildlife lover Marcin, a hobby photographer, said: 'I have seen buzzards fight this way many times. 'They fought very spectacularly and it looked like a deadly scrap. But even after the most ferocious fight the birds just dust themselves off seem to come away uninjured. |
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ZenGum Thursday Feb 4 04:02 AM
I swear that first bird is doing the kick from Karate Kid.
Gravdigr Thursday Feb 4 04:08 AM
Sheldonrs Thursday Feb 4 07:43 AM
Ironic. The bird flipped him.
Undertoad Thursday Feb 4 07:49 AM
Clodfobble Thursday Feb 4 08:52 AM
I cackled audibly with laughter.
Sheldonrs Thursday Feb 4 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Clodfobble
I cackled audibly with laughter.
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That's nothing to crow about.
lumberjim Thursday Feb 4 11:20 AM
these are NOT buzzards. these are Hawks.
oh, and to just tweak Tony's joke:
Carruthers Thursday Feb 4 03:07 PM
| these are NOT buzzards. these are Hawks |
Forgive me, but the birds known as 'Buzzards' in the US are Turkey Vultures, are they not?
The birds pictured here are European Common Buzzards aka Buteo buteo. As you'll have noticed they are about the same size and shape as the Red Tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis). Quite why we call our Buteos Buzzards, and you call yours Hawks, isn't clear.
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Carruthers
classicman Thursday Feb 4 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Carruthers
Forgive me, but the birds known as 'Buzzards' in the US are Turkey Vultures, are they not?
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lumberjim Thursday Feb 4 05:30 PM
BUZZARD:
TURKEY BUZZARD
HAWK
Coign Thursday Feb 4 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Undertoad
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Clodfobble Thursday Feb 4 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Carruthers
As you'll have noticed they are about the same size and shape as the Red Tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis).
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What, you think we don't hide jokes in all your favorite movies? Ever heard of the Wilhelm scream?
monster Thursday Feb 4 08:56 PM
Ha! that's cool, fob, thanks.
ZenGum Friday Feb 5 12:49 AM
Early Tarzan movies often added Kookaburra calls to the African Jungle.
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