Technically Rare Bird

[TomTelford]

So my wife is outside working in the garden and I'm tidying up dinner when she knocks on the window and tells me to have a look out the front door.  Perched on the front arbor is this fine specimen.  At first glance in silhouette from the side I thought it was a hawk but it turned out to be more in the prey category.  I knew there are some around but I never expected to see one in my front yard and man are they big.

Tom

http://www.flickr.com/photos/37646797@N03/3544197450/sizes/l/

[TomTelford]

Sorry if the title doesn't come up.  It's a homing pigeon.

Tom.

[Julio]

excellent shot of a wonderful bird. racing pigeons are unbelievable performers.
good job!

[TomTelford]

Thanks, it observed us for a few minutes and then took off.  Taking a breather I guess.  Biggest pigeon I've ever seen...

Tom.

[Bird Brain]

Beautiful photo.

I wonder where this Sweetie was banded?

[TomTelford]

My wife tells me there are at least two farms around here that raise racing pigeons but I'd have to call around to find out who's bands these are.

Tom.