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Post by jamesp on Nov 1, 2016 10:47:03 GMT -5
I see the Cara Cara, looks like there is another falcon residing there. It is thicker and mostly dark brown/black. Love those scissor tailed fly catchers. The most common falcon besides the caracara is the American Kestrel. It is much smaller. You might be seeing Harris's Hawks. They are similar in size to the caracara but dark brown with a rufous shoulder and a white patch on the rump when they fly. They are very smart birds and often hunt in groups. Falconers love them. You nailed it. A hawk. Considered that. Watched 4 Cara Cara's, one winged a song bird and the other three harassed it with awesome midair dog fight. What a show. The scissor tail fly catchers were lined up on power lines running down a long point out into the lake. Wind striking power line at 90 degree angle. They are magnificent hunters. And quarrelsome in midair combat. Using the long scissor's tail as an extreme rudder. The 30 minute ride down the soil road to collecting area is desolate and full of wildlife. Last night a playful fox was running in front of my car as to invite me to a game of chase. About an hour before sun down the coyotes start singing. And fox barking every 200 feet of foot travel. Never seen so many quail and dove. Road runners amusing. Saw a 5 foot rattler yesterday, he scooted into the bush before I could back car to get photos. |
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Post by captbob on Nov 1, 2016 11:01:33 GMT -5
Lose your wallet hounding or is it buried in all the rocks somewhere in your room?
Where ya heading today?
I MISS THE DAILY HOUNDING! Being home sucks...
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Post by panamark on Nov 1, 2016 11:10:55 GMT -5
I see the Cara Cara, looks like there is another falcon residing there. It is thicker and mostly dark brown/black. Love those scissor tailed fly catchers. The most common falcon besides the caracara is the American Kestrel. It is much smaller. You might be seeing Harris's Hawks. They are similar in size to the caracara but dark brown with a rufous shoulder and a white patch on the rump when they fly. They are very smart birds and often hunt in groups. Falconers love them. Wondering if you saw some Aplomado falcons. Not real common there I don't think, but definitely possible. The Harris's are more buteo shaped.  ? Nice that you look up from the ground/rocks to see stuff. Unlike Bob it sounds, ha . |
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Post by jamesp on Nov 1, 2016 11:14:46 GMT -5
Lose your wallet hounding or is it buried in all the rocks somewhere in your room? Where ya heading today? I MISS THE DAILY HOUNDING! Being home sucks... Pretty certain I left it in the field. It was sitting in the passenger seat and I had my hounding gear stacked there with passenger door open. Working out of that door. Bet I slid it off onto the ground. Sitting here trying to decide what to do. can stay longer. May. Will have the same issue upon coming home. Could go for 2 months here. |
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Post by captbob on Nov 1, 2016 11:16:35 GMT -5
I actually did look up now and then to enjoy the scenery. It is a beautiful area in it's own way. I will go back.  |
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Post by jamesp on Nov 1, 2016 11:18:28 GMT -5
The most common falcon besides the caracara is the American Kestrel. It is much smaller. You might be seeing Harris's Hawks. They are similar in size to the caracara but dark brown with a rufous shoulder and a white patch on the rump when they fly. They are very smart birds and often hunt in groups. Falconers love them. Wondering if you saw some Aplomado falcons. Not real common there I don't think, but definitely possible. The Harris's are more buteo shaped. ? Nice that you look up from the ground/rocks to see stuff. Unlike Bob it sounds, ha . Gotta see the critters Mark. The insects are another facet. Catterpilars and huge wasps, butterflies. Flea and wild flowers. Strange snakes, but to fast to ID as are the lizards. |
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Post by jamesp on Nov 1, 2016 11:21:26 GMT -5
The most common falcon besides the caracara is the American Kestrel. It is much smaller. You might be seeing Harris's Hawks. They are similar in size to the caracara but dark brown with a rufous shoulder and a white patch on the rump when they fly. They are very smart birds and often hunt in groups. Falconers love them. Wondering if you saw some Aplomado falcons. Not real common there I don't think, but definitely possible. The Harris's are more buteo shaped. ? Nice that you look up from the ground/rocks to see stuff. Unlike Bob it sounds, ha . Harris Hawks, just did image search and that is the one Mark. |
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Post by jamesp on Nov 1, 2016 11:22:51 GMT -5
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Post by captbob on Nov 1, 2016 11:23:03 GMT -5
Know where that picture was taken Jim?  That knob at the point down from the quarry is just off screen to the right. The one I wanted to get on top of. |
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Post by panamark on Nov 1, 2016 11:27:42 GMT -5
The Harris hawk is a real interesting bird in many ways. Cooperative hunting and also they sometimes like to "totem".  Sometimes they do this on Saquaro cactus so one might think they are protecting their feet, but other times they do it on trees and posts, so who knows. Maybe just sibling clowning. How they manage not to impale each other is a puzzle. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2016 11:34:17 GMT -5
Border Patrol agent with gun drawn: "What's in the duffel bags son?" Jim sitting in boat on Lake Falcon shoreline: "Uh, rocks." Border Patrol agents would talk about that bust for decades! Sure wish I could find a rancher over in Mexico. Wonder if Mexico govt. owns the shoreline ? Rent a boat? |
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Post by jamesp on Nov 1, 2016 11:56:51 GMT -5
Sure wish I could find a rancher over in Mexico. Wonder if Mexico govt. owns the shoreline ? Rent a boat? Checked with the 2 biggest guides in town, rental ain't happening Scott. Could rent a guide, but $$$. |
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Post by jamesp on Nov 1, 2016 11:58:07 GMT -5
The Harris hawk is a real interesting bird in many ways. Cooperative hunting and also they sometimes like to "totem". Sometimes they do this on Saquaro cactus so one might think they are protecting their feet, but other times they do it on trees and posts, so who knows. Maybe just sibling clowning. How they manage not to impale each other is a puzzle. That's just crazy Mark. I notice they are pack bird's and very social for birds of prey. Cara Cara too for that matter. |
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Post by jamesp on Nov 1, 2016 12:01:02 GMT -5
captbob, am packaging LFRB and assessing finds. Gotta stay longer, this stuff is just too damn nice to not stay longer. Can't leave. Probably should not tease you like that but next trip out you may want to plan longer stay as if you do not already know that.
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Post by captbob on Nov 1, 2016 12:03:02 GMT -5
Approaching the shoreline of Mexico by boat with no knowledge of the lay of the land - ownership, laws, etc,
just seems like a really bad idea. Stepping foot on shore not having entered legally - even worse.
I don't believe I would enjoy being locked up in Mexico!
Arranged trip with passport and permission(s) would be a different story.
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Post by captbob on Nov 1, 2016 12:06:09 GMT -5
captbob , am packaging LFRB and assessing finds. Gotta stay longer, this stuff is just too damn nice to not stay longer. Can't leave. Probably should not tease you like that but next trip out you may want to plan longer stay as if you do not already know that. GO HOME! We'll go back in a few weeks! You need a new wallet, and your dogs miss ya. Need new plan(s) of attack too. |
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Post by captbob on Nov 1, 2016 12:07:19 GMT -5
< wondering why my phone isn't ringing yet >
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Post by richardh on Nov 1, 2016 12:18:12 GMT -5
The most common falcon besides the caracara is the American Kestrel. It is much smaller. You might be seeing Harris's Hawks. They are similar in size to the caracara but dark brown with a rufous shoulder and a white patch on the rump when they fly. They are very smart birds and often hunt in groups. Falconers love them. Wondering if you saw some Aplomado falcons. Not real common there I don't think, but definitely possible. The Harris's are more buteo shaped. ? Nice that you look up from the ground/rocks to see stuff. Unlike Bob it sounds, ha . Aplamado Falcons are pretty much along the coast like around Laguna Atascosa NWR. I've never seen one or heard of any reports from around Falcon Lake though I am sure one could turn up around there. |
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Post by richardh on Nov 1, 2016 12:24:43 GMT -5
The most common falcon besides the caracara is the American Kestrel. It is much smaller. You might be seeing Harris's Hawks. They are similar in size to the caracara but dark brown with a rufous shoulder and a white patch on the rump when they fly. They are very smart birds and often hunt in groups. Falconers love them. You nailed it. A hawk. Considered that. Watched 4 Cara Cara's, one winged a song bird and the other three harassed it with awesome midair dog fight. What a show. The scissor tail fly catchers were lined up on power lines running down a long point out into the lake. Wind striking power line at 90 degree angle. They are magnificent hunters. And quarrelsome in midair combat. Using the long scissor's tail as an extreme rudder. The 30 minute ride down the soil road to collecting area is desolate and full of wildlife. Last night a playful fox was running in front of my car as to invite me to a game of chase. About an hour before sun down the coyotes start singing. And fox barking every 200 feet of foot travel. Never seen so many quail and dove. Road runners amusing. Saw a 5 foot rattler yesterday, he scooted into the bush before I could back car to get photos. The Scissor-tailes are some of my favorite birds. The males are know to sometimes fight to the death during breeding season. The birds you are seeing are migrating south for the winter and can turn up in enormous numbers. We saw an impressive Indigo Snake while in the area on Sunday and almost ran over a bobcat on the way home. It definitely is a pretty special place. |
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Post by 1dave on Nov 1, 2016 12:34:14 GMT -5
captbob, am packaging LFRB and assessing finds. Gotta stay longer, this stuff is just too damn nice to not stay longer. Can't leave. Probably should not tease you like that but next trip out you may want to plan longer stay as if you do not already know that. Years ago I packed rocks in big boxes and sent them home by Greyhound so I could keep hunting. I don't even know if they are still in business. |
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