Off season at Stead

[fenceliner01]

During the winter the pylons make great roosting posts for some of the hawks that hunt field mice and rabbits. Occasionally they'll take a turn around the pylons, too..

[TOR_DP]

Re: Off season at Stead

OK, now that's cool!

[Skyracer]

Re: Off season at Stead

PENALTY!!! DEEP CUT.

[MRussell]

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Fenceliner rocks. Great shot!

[paintboy]

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Now that is something different. But he's going the wrong way around the pylons!!!!!! How did he get past rookie school? I really like the photo though.

Dave

[fenceliner01]

Re: Off season at Stead

Now that is something different. But he's going the wrong way around the pylons!!!!!! How did he get past rookie school? I really like the photo though.

Dave

something to do with the Coriolis effect on their inner ears and how it guides their inertial navigation system.

or it could be an Australian hawk...

[Air Race Addict]

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or it could be an Australian hawk...

Well, it is winter THERE right Mike? Looks to be a tad bit chilly on them there hills. Oh never mind. You did mention an off season theme. Sorry. Nice picture though.

[KarenMorss]

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That's a gorgeous shot. Thanks for posting!
KM

[J.SMITH]

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Nice shot, Was that taken with a Box Camera

[fenceliner01]

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almost forgot this one - You can't have an air race without pylon judges....

[fenceliner01]

Re: Off season at Stead

Nice shot, Was that taken with a Box Camera

Kind of a high-tech box made out of magnesium, silicon and plastic, but yes, that's basically it.

Canon EOS20D

[J.SMITH]

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FenceLiner01,
Just having a little fun on this slow Monday. Thanks again for all the great pictures throughout the year.

[fenceliner01]

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FenceLiner01,
Just having a little fun on this slow Monday. Thanks again for all the great pictures throughout the year.

I thought as much.. I'll tell you though, I have the equivalent of s a digital box camera (2 megapixel) in my glove box, and sometimes its a hell of a lot more fun to use...

[BadIdea]

Re: Off season at Stead

Snow Coyote

[wolfee]

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When we used to soar out at Reno/Stead. the hawks would fly in formation with us from time to time.

They also like to do loops and roles. My dad has some really nice shots of the hawks he took from his 232.

I will see if he can post one or two, or let me do it for him.