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Old 12-08-2014, 02:29 AM
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Default A white Blackbird

Now, that's something you don't see everyday.

Taking his chances around our house though. The two cats are finding him a very attractive takeaway lunch option.

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Old 12-08-2014, 11:01 AM
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That's a peregrine in drag.
Good luck to the cats !
 
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Old 12-08-2014, 11:19 AM
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I'm surprised he's survived this long given his lack of natural coloring
 
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Old 12-08-2014, 12:44 PM
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And I came here thinking I'd see a white cbr 1100 xx!

That is really unique. Good job catching a picture of it!
 
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Old 12-08-2014, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by wooferdog
I'm surprised he's survived this long given his lack of natural coloring
The predators may not recognize it as a meal. Or perhaps, a predator may have scared it 'white as a ghost'.
 
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Old 12-08-2014, 09:29 PM
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Does it glow in the dark ?
 
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Old 12-08-2014, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Conrice
And I came here thinking I'd see a white cbr 1100 xx!
Yes. I'm quite disappointed.
 
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Old 12-08-2014, 10:44 PM
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i thought exactly the same thing.
 
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Old 12-08-2014, 11:21 PM
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You guys should know that a thread started by Teeks generally won't be

ordinary.........

 
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Old 12-09-2014, 01:33 AM
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Another pommy immigrant that needs a bit of tanning!
 


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