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[mtolypetsupply]

Somehow I missed that one the first time around. What a beautiful animal! I hope he's not fixing to stomp on a snake (jk)

Nah, he's a scaredy cat. He's afraid of leaves blowing past his feet, so I think he'd rather run than stomp anything at all.

[infernalis]

Awesome Photos Stephi.

[drache]

is that your horse, Stephi?
I am so jealous
that part of my desire list is completely walled off, but a glimpse in there would show a norwegian fjord at the top

[mtolypetsupply]

Rhea, good to see you again! Yes that's my boy. Come on down any time you like, he'd love some extra attention! I don't get to see him nearly enough!!!! And I love the little Fjords!!! They're ADORABLE!!!

[drache]

Rhea, good to see you again! Yes that's my boy. Come on down any time you like, he'd love some extra attention! I don't get to see him nearly enough!!!! And I love the little Fjords!!! They're ADORABLE!!!

yes, I must make that happen
is that other one his buddy?
as to the "little" Fjords - they're like the Dachshund of the equestrian world - big brain for their size, smart, tough, and stubborn

[prattypus]

They aren't pets- but I have started volunteering with a birds of prey educational organization. The first is Sophie, a Great Horned Owl from Alaska- she had broken her wing, and by the time someone found her it had set incorrectly, and she contracted a disease of the mouth called Frounce. She is non-releaseable- but such a sweetheart.

This is a Peregrine Falcon named Cliff. He was a falconer's bird, but his reflexes have slowed, making him a less effective hunter. Instead of just keeping him away from people- the falconer wanted him to be used as an educational ambassador. He's noisy and a nipper, but he's my favorite.

This is Foster- a rough-legged hawk. His story sucks. He was shot in Nebraska, and the rehab center was unable to save his wing. It has been amputated at the wrist and is no longer able to survive on his own. We have to work with him alot to rebuild trust. The shot to the wing, he doesn't know it was humans, but I am dead certain he knows man is the reason is wing is gone.

This is Karma- a red tailed hawk. She is the founder's falconry bird and is three years old. very inquisitive, and she's a hoot as she snags worms in the yard. Her eyes are intense, and unnerving to say the least.

[guidofatherof5]

Thanks for the photos and stories.
Beautiful birds.

[infernalis]

Lots of awesome animals in this thread.

[Hollis_Steed]

Beautiful Birds Jason, thanks for sharing

[mustang]

holy crud stephi.... a horse wow well werent you thr lucky kid "momy can i have a pony"" sure lets goto the stickshow" opposite reaction of my parents lol....awsome stories awsome pics