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Sep 16, 2008

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Don't make me get all Baroo on yo' ass.

I'm prepared to go ALLL 360! [Does 'Z' snap with claws]

Um, Zana F., when a sharp-beaked bird gets beyond 90 degrees with the head tilt, I suggest RUNNING AWAY!

Posted by Meg on September 16, 2008 in Birds | Permalink

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I bet he's good at necking.: Nina; | Sep 16, 2008 at 11:17 AM

But would he be able to light it? I'm guessing brownies.: warrior rabbit; | Sep 16, 2008 at 11:23 AM

Awww, he's just trying to figure out how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop.: momof2kitties; | Sep 16, 2008 at 11:25 AM

*running away backwards so I can keep looking at the bird*: Kimski; | Sep 16, 2008 at 11:31 AM

Yes, yes, I did turn my head halfway around in an attempt to see the owl eye-to-eye. Now I think I need to visit the chiropractor to get righted again.: Mary (the first); | Sep 16, 2008 at 11:43 AM

Nobody does a birdy baroo like an owl!: Boomer's Babysitter; | Sep 16, 2008 at 11:45 AM

They are just such freaking awesome creatures! So beautiful! So talented! And the writing made me literally lol! Thank you CO, it's been a rough day and it's not even half over!: sunnymum; | Sep 16, 2008 at 11:45 AM

I love it when birds of prey get all Baroo-ey like that. It's furny.: Erebella; | Sep 16, 2008 at 11:47 AM

This bird is running for office. His name: Barook Obama. Please note: This comment is neither an endorsement for nor a slander against any political candidate, party, etc. It's just a dumb joke, OK?: 260Oakley; | Sep 16, 2008 at 11:51 AM

"I don't get the hovertext." :: giggle giggle :: :: turns up "Dark Star" :: "Owls are cool.": berthaservant; | Sep 16, 2008 at 11:57 AM

huh huh...420.: Butthead; | Sep 16, 2008 at 11:59 AM

Everybody crazy 'bout a sharp-beaked bird!: Theresa; | Sep 16, 2008 at 11:59 AM

PS (adjusting geek glasses) There is a reason why raptors do that. They have two distinct fields of focus in their eyes-- unlike us, who have only one. They have built-in bifocals! And they're built for detecting patterns and movement from long distances. Not so much from a short way away. SO when things are close up, and they tilt their heads like that, they're just "adjusting their bifocals.": Theresa; | Sep 16, 2008 at 12:04 PM

What a riot!!!: Ravenhill; | Sep 16, 2008 at 12:06 PM

"Don't make me get all Baroo on yo' ass." Dear Meg: You made soda spurt out of my nose. And it HURTS.: Pat Trenner; | Sep 16, 2008 at 12:17 PM

An ORLY bird! Heeee! Theresa, that's so neat. I love learning things like that.: Snowpea; | Sep 16, 2008 at 12:19 PM

Go the ZZ Tops, Theresa - now I've got an ear worm, but don't mind... and I love the info about the bi-focals, now I feel so much better about my multi-focals. I have now had my soul looked into ... at a very strange angle. Backs off quietly.: bookmonstercats; | Sep 16, 2008 at 12:26 PM

I love owls! This one looks like, "Hmm, no mirrors in HER house, I guess..." Guest Host on What Not to Wear.: Kris; | Sep 16, 2008 at 12:58 PM

Pat Trenner- tiiiny bubbles.....: Katrina; | Sep 16, 2008 at 12:59 PM

mmm hhhaaa you do it girlfriend: owl; | Sep 16, 2008 at 01:07 PM

260Oakley, you had it slightly wrong. I believe it's BAROOK OWLBAMA. I checked to see if my sense of humor was still intact, or whether the oppressive cloud of Political Correctness had stolen my soul. Turns out, I'm just dandy!: BeckyMonster; | Sep 16, 2008 at 01:14 PM

RLY RLY hurts my neck...: chanpon; | Sep 16, 2008 at 01:34 PM

Oooooh! Owls!!! So beautiful!: Diana; | Sep 16, 2008 at 01:38 PM

Beckymonster is right. Obvy.: jmuhj; | Sep 16, 2008 at 01:49 PM

Guys, I think that's a hawk, not an owl.: Erebella; | Sep 16, 2008 at 01:53 PM

Yup, Erebella, it's a juvenile red tail hawk, not an owly. But still cute!!: kestrien; | Sep 16, 2008 at 02:15 PM

Hmmm, or maybe a Swanson's...I'm leaning toward Swanson's.: kestrien; | Sep 16, 2008 at 02:15 PM

Yeah,that's a hawk. It still has the baroo factor.: Beth; | Sep 16, 2008 at 02:17 PM

"BAROOK OWLBAMA?" What a hoot! Congratulations, BeckyMonster, on maintaining your sense of humor in these troubled times.: 260Oakley; | Sep 16, 2008 at 03:05 PM

i think he swooped at me when i was leaving my apartment after lunch today. or maybe it was just a really big cicada. i do see alot of hawks from my balcony though, i saw one take something down out of mid-air one day. scared the bejeezus out of me. i got out the binoculars and started being creepy, but i couldn't see anything. i'm sure everyone knows me now as the weird girl with the binoculars. :(: marie_n; | Sep 16, 2008 at 03:09 PM

Props to anyone who didn't head tilt immediately upon seeing this. *head tilt*: Fegli; | Sep 16, 2008 at 03:59 PM

Oh man...I thought it was an owl! God, you peeps have sharp eyes. Anyhoo I love hawks equally, so I'm jazzed either way!: Marie; | Sep 16, 2008 at 04:13 PM

Yeah, I would run too if I was gettin' eyeballed like that... I have done wildlife rehab on a Red Tail hawk (x-rays for one that was shot through the wing) and that beak and those talons...sooo sharp they looked like they could cut glass. That bird gave me a look that said,"You KNOW I would win, right?" Yup!! Eeep!: DixiesMom; | Sep 16, 2008 at 07:13 PM

hmmm. well if WE didnt look like such a bunch a tweaked bone heads, he wouldnt have to get his head all squidgey like that to check us out. owl=normal us peeps=bizarre freaks *i'm thinkin*: scooterpants; | Sep 16, 2008 at 07:30 PM

crap. ok HAWK. he's still gunna eat yer ass.: scooterpants; | Sep 16, 2008 at 07:32 PM

This is one handsome fella. @Theresa- that was great info..thanks for sharing.: carmen; | Sep 16, 2008 at 09:18 PM

Yikes! I now feel really guilty for the things I did. I am so sorry Mr/Ms Hawk.... I will go to bed in a minute.: mom2twinzz; | Sep 16, 2008 at 09:37 PM

This is one crazy hawk. I belive that he is trying to tell you to get the heck out of his territory.: Cory Marling; | Sep 17, 2008 at 05:25 AM

We have Red-Tailed Hawks and Turkey Vultures that just own the skys around here. We have several highways, too, and the birds ride the thermals. It is so fun to watch. I haven't seen this yet personally, but I'm still hoping- (goes and gets binoculars)- you're not the only one marie_n! Our whole family will stop any activity for a good bird watch!: Katrina; | Sep 17, 2008 at 05:33 AM

Wasn't the guy on Mash named Hawkeye Pierce? Think that was a pun? Can't believe I missed that this was a hawk and not an owl, though Barook Owlbama is definitely a total WIN! Katrina, we have turkey vultures eeeeeeeverywhere. They are some nasty looking creatures. They sit on the streetlights and stare you down!!: Kris; | Sep 17, 2008 at 06:22 AM

What I really love about this is the happy thought that, all over the world, there are CO fans tilting their heads on one side while sitting at their computers. Well, did YOU resist?!: Aelfwyn; | Sep 17, 2008 at 06:48 AM

Teehee! Meg said "ass". *snicker*: Babs; | Sep 17, 2008 at 06:49 AM

Yes, Kris- remember Snoopy doing the impersonation of the vulture? We had two that, for the longest time, sat on two lights in the parking lot very close to the entrance to a middle school. These things are huge! And they do stare one down. 'Haweye' was nick-named by his father for a lead character in oh, heck what book was it- "Last of the Mohicans" by James Fennimore Cooper. Why can I remember than and not where I just left my glasses? I'm not that old!: Katrina; | Sep 17, 2008 at 01:23 PM

I love a good baroo! This bird is not a red-tailed hawk--the shape of the head and the spotting on the breast doesn't fit. I think it's a short-toed snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus. [If anyone would know, it'd be you. This from a guy who spent 2 years on the Audubon Expedition Institute, for real. Now, e'hem, about that Cute-ism there... http://www.squidgrid.com/cute/Glossary.htm#Baroo - Ed.] ;-): Sharon; | Sep 17, 2008 at 08:53 PM

what a beautiful bird. sassy too.: jen; | Sep 18, 2008 at 08:16 AM

Love it!: Brenda; | Sep 18, 2008 at 10:08 AM

'...k... (5°) ...I'm just gonna hafta...(15°) ...find the right angle...(50°) ...to where you start looking like you MAKE SOME DAMNED SENSE EHHN! (120°!!)': Cephi; | Sep 19, 2008 at 09:58 AM

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