While I was Smoking a Cigar...

BlackDog · 02-22-2017, 02:03 PM

Yesterday afternoon I was sitting in the garage smoking a Perdomo Lot 23, and directly across the street a bald eagle just dropped out of the sky, grabbed a squirrel, and took off. He flew down the street to gain altitude and then flew away. I live in the suburbs, and while I see wildlife from time to time, I've never seen something like this. Un-freaking-believable. 😳

Remo · 02-22-2017, 02:09 PM

Slow Triathlete · 02-22-2017, 02:16 PM

Wow!!! I've had a hawk come over my shoulder when I was cycling down the road to grab a rabbit out of the middle of the road in front of me. It was definitely a WTF moment!!

Porch Dweller · 02-22-2017, 02:39 PM

That is awesome!

Weelok · 02-22-2017, 03:07 PM

Keep your chihuahua's inside

Footbag · 02-22-2017, 03:18 PM

I catch the same family of red tailed hawks flying over my house almost daily, but on the rare occasion I see a bald eagle; It makes my day. I love the sounds they make.

I saw one pull a fish out of the lake last summer. I watched it fly around for 20m before I decided to get my camera out of my car. It had landed on a tree branch directly over my car. Missed the photo by a few seconds. It's the one that got away for me.

CigarNut · 02-22-2017, 03:23 PM

Very cool!

mosesbotbol · 02-22-2017, 03:29 PM

Cool story.

I saw peregrine falcon go after a small rat in the parking lot next to my old house. He friggin' missed it! Swooped down, try to grab it and then was flapping his feathers trying to get airborne again...

massphatness · 02-22-2017, 03:43 PM

Bald Eagles are cool as hell. Saw a bunch while kyaking up in Maine this past summer.

We have the biggest, fattest red tail hawk in our neighborhood. When it flies overhead, it blots out the sun. He landed on the railing of our deck last year, but I wasn't quick enough with the camera. He was GI-NORMOUS! Gorgeous bird.

AdamJoshua · 02-22-2017, 06:32 PM

Yesterday I paid .25 cents to feed some random ass birds little food pellets at the Brevard County zoo, you win.

dijit · 02-23-2017, 05:44 AM

We have several bald eagles that live about 2 miles from the house and agreed it is awe inspiring to see them up close in their natural habitat.

Red tails are all over our area and if we go downtown there are about 10 or more peregrine's that the city built nests for on the taller buildings to help control the pigeon population.

YankeeMan · 02-23-2017, 07:50 AM

That's all great unless you're the rabbit! It still had to be awesome to see.

mosesbotbol · 02-23-2017, 07:59 AM

I don't know how Boston College is the "Eagles" when I have never seen an eagle near by. Plenty of falcons and hawks...

Steve · 02-23-2017, 08:36 AM

Cool! I've seen owls pick up cats from my front porch, and several times while walking the dog at night have had close encounters we owls and bats as they've buzzed us.

Dave128 · 02-23-2017, 07:24 PM

Awesome!

Skywalker · 02-23-2017, 11:11 PM

Superbad!!!

G G · 02-24-2017, 08:05 AM

I have two hawks that hang out on my place. I am seeing Bald Eagles in various places around my part of the world too.

02-22-2017, 02:03 PM	#1
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	While I was Smoking a Cigar... Yesterday afternoon I was sitting in the garage smoking a Perdomo Lot 23, and directly across the street a bald eagle just dropped out of the sky, grabbed a squirrel, and took off. He flew down the street to gain altitude and then flew away. I live in the suburbs, and while I see wildlife from time to time, I've never seen something like this. Un-freaking-believable. 😳 __________________ "We live in the good of this."

02-22-2017, 02:09 PM	#2
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: While I was Smoking a Cigar... __________________

02-22-2017, 02:16 PM	#3
Slow Triathlete I Need A Beer!! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 369 Trading: (11)	Re: While I was Smoking a Cigar... Wow!!! I've had a hawk come over my shoulder when I was cycling down the road to grab a rabbit out of the middle of the road in front of me. It was definitely a WTF moment!! __________________ The police never think it is as funny as you do!

02-22-2017, 02:39 PM	#4
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,401 Trading: (24)	Re: While I was Smoking a Cigar... That is awesome! __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

02-22-2017, 03:07 PM	#5
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,088 Trading: (21)	Re: While I was Smoking a Cigar... Keep your chihuahua's inside __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.

02-22-2017, 03:18 PM	#6
Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: While I was Smoking a Cigar... I catch the same family of red tailed hawks flying over my house almost daily, but on the rare occasion I see a bald eagle; It makes my day. I love the sounds they make. I saw one pull a fish out of the lake last summer. I watched it fly around for 20m before I decided to get my camera out of my car. It had landed on a tree branch directly over my car. Missed the photo by a few seconds. It's the one that got away for me.

02-22-2017, 03:23 PM	#7
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: While I was Smoking a Cigar... Very cool! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

02-22-2017, 03:29 PM	#8
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: While I was Smoking a Cigar... Cool story. I saw peregrine falcon go after a small rat in the parking lot next to my old house. He friggin' missed it! Swooped down, try to grab it and then was flapping his feathers trying to get airborne again... __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

02-22-2017, 03:43 PM	#9
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: While I was Smoking a Cigar... Bald Eagles are cool as hell. Saw a bunch while kyaking up in Maine this past summer. We have the biggest, fattest red tail hawk in our neighborhood. When it flies overhead, it blots out the sun. He landed on the railing of our deck last year, but I wasn't quick enough with the camera. He was GI-NORMOUS! Gorgeous bird. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

02-22-2017, 06:32 PM	#10
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: While I was Smoking a Cigar... Yesterday I paid .25 cents to feed some random ass birds little food pellets at the Brevard County zoo, you win.

02-23-2017, 05:44 AM	#11
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: While I was Smoking a Cigar... We have several bald eagles that live about 2 miles from the house and agreed it is awe inspiring to see them up close in their natural habitat. Red tails are all over our area and if we go downtown there are about 10 or more peregrine's that the city built nests for on the taller buildings to help control the pigeon population. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

02-23-2017, 07:50 AM	#12
YankeeMan Just moved South Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Rick Location: Tarboro, NC Posts: 108 Trading: (0)	Re: While I was Smoking a Cigar... That's all great unless you're the rabbit! It still had to be awesome to see. __________________ "Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!"

02-23-2017, 07:59 AM	#13
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: While I was Smoking a Cigar... I don't know how Boston College is the "Eagles" when I have never seen an eagle near by. Plenty of falcons and hawks... __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

02-23-2017, 08:36 AM	#14
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: While I was Smoking a Cigar... Cool! I've seen owls pick up cats from my front porch, and several times while walking the dog at night have had close encounters we owls and bats as they've buzzed us. __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

02-23-2017, 07:24 PM	#15
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: While I was Smoking a Cigar... Awesome! __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

02-23-2017, 11:11 PM	#16
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: While I was Smoking a Cigar... Superbad!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

02-24-2017, 08:05 AM	#17
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,726 Trading: (10)	Re: While I was Smoking a Cigar... I have two hawks that hang out on my place. I am seeing Bald Eagles in various places around my part of the world too.