The Go-Pro seems to have been helmet mounted which is why it keeps checking
around.
There are at least two attacks on the canopy - not talon stoops but tight turn
wing beats, which is how they fight in the air.
Look closely in the eye of a Wedge-Tail and you'll have a new understanding of
the word fierce - the Bald pseudo-Eagle is merely stern in comparison. And
prettier - isn't that the whole point of the comparison. Any bunch of Wedgies
(and they do show up in bunches) whould be yelling, 'Hey, sweetie, where's your
handbag?'
Is this fierce enough for you - look at the size of that beak - and the shape!
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One encounter I had was one feeding on roadkill on the road which disengaged at
the last possible moment and swept up across my windscreen in a fairly
threatening way. My entire field of view was just feathers for an instant as it
had at least a 7-8ft wingspan.
Andrew Fildes
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On 19/11/2013, at 2:56 AM, Bob Whitmire wrote:
> An impressive raptor, no doubt. I watched the video, and I understand the
> camera was attached to the dangle, but it appeared to me more as though the
> Wedgie was flying with, rather than engaging.
>
> Both birds are much more fierce and fear-inspiring if they don't say anything.
>
> But Wedgie? C'mon. We all know what a wedgie is. It has to do with hoisting
> someone's underwear tightly up his (or her) butt crack. Joan is very skilled
> at applying wedgies. Damned nuisance she is, sometimes. Can't take a bird
> seriously that calls up thoughts of butt cracks.
>
> Besides, purely based on looks, the Bald Eagle is prettier, and looks more
> fierce. And as we all know, 'Murkins are all about appearances. <wink>
>
> Kidding aside, thanks for the intro to the Wedgie. Definitely worth knowing
> about.
>
> --Bob Whitmire
> Certified (semi-ornothological) Neanderthal
>
> On Nov 18, 2013, at 1:36 AM, Andrew Fildes wrote:
>
>> Oh yes…<irony alert> (sigh).
>> http://www.popsci.com.au/science/7-reasons-the-wedgie-is-superior-to-the-american-bald-eagle
>
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