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Uploaded: 08/24/10 8:49 PM GMT
Yellow-headed caracara
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A fairly small bird of prey commonly seen sitting on the back of cattle or other mammals and taking ticks from them.Back to Kielder today.This one landed on my grandson James.Looking for Ticks or Nits..To bad Buddy He's been fine toothed combed..R.

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::DiverDown60
08/24/10 8:56 PM GMT
Great photograph and narrative. I really like personal type photos like this.

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::tigger3
08/24/10 9:03 PM GMT
Oh my I would have had a hard time holding still. Very good capture and your grandson is so brave. Very good capture.
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.rriesop
08/24/10 9:21 PM GMT
very cool, thanks for sharing.
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::Ramad
08/24/10 9:23 PM GMT
The bird has landed with its sharp claws on the young fellow's head and you take out the camera instead of shooing the bird away? Tut! tut!( you got me there ) - I think of course that it came from that creative mind of yours but I can't prove it - Either way well done Richie.
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::casechaser
08/24/10 9:34 PM GMT
You might want to lead that bird to owd. That could be a meal (and a half).

Richie, such an interesting shot and very well taken. Good looking young man, too. Must have got his grandmother's genes. lol.
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::0930_23
08/24/10 10:11 PM GMT
I agree with Shads, Count B. What's up with the Ticks anyway. The can be a pest that is for sure. Talk about your once in a lifetime photo shops. I mean shots. :)

VFS-TicK

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.avedeloff
08/25/10 12:16 AM GMT
Looks like he found something interesting on your grandson's head. A great shot.
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.Joanie
08/25/10 1:27 AM GMT
Now that would have freaked me out but it looks like James enjoyed it!...lol...Cool shot Richie!
Joanie
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::Jimbobedsel
08/25/10 1:40 AM GMT
He will need a good, strong shampoo.
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::Dunstickin
08/25/10 6:51 AM GMT
Yeah!...Ticks a bit bigger than that one!...lol

Canny shot pal...yer favourite place too!...
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::corngrowth
08/25/10 9:37 AM GMT
See James has no fear for it at all. The bird of prey must have had a bad day by finding no ticks at all.
Fine post Richie.
Regards, Cornelius.
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JoeTheGuy
08/25/10 5:02 PM GMT
What a useful service
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::Inkeri
08/25/10 6:57 PM GMT
I am not so sure if i could stand still.What a a Cool and Fine photo,Richie.
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.gonedigital
08/25/10 8:34 PM GMT
I bet James felt a little uncomfortable with those talons on his head, what a brave Grandson you have Richie. Such an unusual shot thanks for sharing.
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::PatAndre
08/25/10 11:27 PM GMT
Good heavens, doesn't those claws hurt and scratch? The bird probably flew off with the boys head. Mean ole Gramps. Good photo.
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::allisontaylor
08/26/10 1:23 PM GMT
Great timing on both of your subjects. I doubt that I would have a smile in his place! : )
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::bingwa
09/06/10 5:03 AM GMT
I wouldn't like that on my head, but sure made for a great shot ... poor disappointed bird. Wonderful! Handsome grandson.

Winona
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.icedancer
09/07/10 7:56 PM GMT
Fabulous image and perfectly timed
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