Re: [Freeflight] Seagulls - Sort of OT

[Emily <toozoo@o...>]

At 01:14 PM 10/13/2003 -0700, you wrote:
>cockatoodowns@e... <cockatoodowns@e...> [2003-10-13 11:32]:
> >
> >I don't think this stationary soaring is species specific. I've seen
> >raptors doing it and even bluebirds while hunting their prey on a windy
> >day.
>
>Hello Chris,
>
>All the species that have been mentioned as remaining stationary are
>hunting prey on the ground or in the water. I've seen raptors remain
>stationary for short periods without an updraft by flapping. It seems
>clear it's a strategy that makes it easier to spot prey --

Yes, that was my reaction to Chris' examples as well. I couldn't help but 
wonder, with the Seagulls, if something about the weather wasn't also 
stirring up the fish, i.e. the wildly churning waters, etc. They just 
seemed so intent on the water below.

/emily

PS: Welcome back Chris B!!!! You've been very missed here.