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snapper2008
Apr-07-2008, 10:52 AM
Harry I was in your Backyard 2 weeks ago and saw this guy in the reeds can you tell me what he is eating??

Thanks
Chuck

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/cbrady3/IMG_1389.jpg
Harryb
Apr-07-2008, 10:59 AM
Good capture and welcome to Dgrin. :wave

He is eating a greater siren (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_Siren).

The siren is an eel like salamander and has to small fore legs.
bhowdy
Apr-07-2008, 11:04 AM
Does it taste like condor?
bfjr
Apr-07-2008, 11:07 AM
Does it taste like condor?

No Silly "Chicken" :ivar

Welcome & great catch :thumb
snapper2008
Apr-07-2008, 11:07 AM
Good capture and welcome to Dgrin. :wave

He is eating a greater siren (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_Siren).

The siren is an eel like salamander and has to small fore legs.

Wow That was quick,I guess you know who is in your backyard don't you..
Thanks Harry.
snapper2008
Apr-07-2008, 11:12 AM
No Silly "Chicken" :ivar

Welcome & great catch :thumb

Bread and Deep Fry anthing and it will taste like chicken lol..except fish.. Thanks I had to really lighten the pic up to see what the bird had..He was beyond my 100-400mm