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cab67

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11. mixed feelings here

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Tue May 16, 2023, 02:53 PM

May 2023

The imagery is uplifting, but it also means this condor has imprinted on one or more humans. That's going to hamper its ability to survive in the wild. It might approach someone more interested in shooting the bird than feeding it - and a surprising number of people would do just that.

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Giant Condor flies in to thank this guy who nursed him back to health: [View all] tblue37 May 2023 OP

Does anyone have a tissue? 50 Shades Of Blue May 2023 #1

Wow. What a BEAUTIFUL bird. ProudMNDemocrat May 2023 #2

Unique to see a bird that enormous come in for the pets. forgotmylogin May 2023 #7

how wonderful. Trueblue1968 May 2023 #3

Seen this. Wonderful 🧡 interaction. Amazing bird. electric_blue68 May 2023 #4

Damn, it is dusty in here. What an amazing sight! Those wings! niyad May 2023 #5

Beautiful. StarryNite May 2023 #6

Wow. I'm constantly reminded that I really don't know shit about most things. nt. fleabiscuit May 2023 #9

Wonderful! Thanks to the man and praise the beautiful Condor. n/t Paper Roses May 2023 #8

How cool is that skydive forever May 2023 #10

mixed feelings here cab67 May 2023 #11

Thanks for posting this moment of wonder nuxvomica May 2023 #12

That's special. Thanks, tblue. Hortensis May 2023 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author Hortensis May 2023 #14

That tweet has been deleted red dog 1 May 2023 #15