you must admit this video is impressive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37MNE8tOBG4&lr=1
I know it is the "Enemy" but.......
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flyin-lowe
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2025 62 pair HOSP 20
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2022 60 nests with 262 eggs, HOSP 14
2021 62 pair, HOSP 9
2020 42 nest, HOSP 8
2019- 31 pair
2018- 15 pair 49 fledged
2017 3 SY pair, 12 eggs , fledged 10. 4 additional lone SY's
2016 1 pair fledged 4
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2013 Moved 6 miles, 1 pair fledged 2.
2012 30 pair fledged 100.
2011 12 pair 43 fledged.
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Jeff Robinson
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wow - definitely impressive! Thanks for posting!
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Impressive the talons as they are opening to grab you.......I can see how they can grab birds out of houses and gourds easily.... 
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2009-new house up, many visitors no one stayed
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2011 20 pairs, 106 eggs, 79 fledged
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2013 37 pair, 173 fledged
2009-new house up, many visitors no one stayed
2010-3 pairs, 14 eggs, 9 babies 9 fledged
2011 20 pairs, 106 eggs, 79 fledged
2012 37 pair, 120 fledged
2013 37 pair, 173 fledged
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Dennis - AL
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That is a sweet video flyin-lowe. He really is flying low and focused on his target. Thanks for posting!
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Persistence is not necessarily the key to success, but can be likened to the proverbial sand that brings forth a precious pearl.
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Dave Duit
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Great video, even if it is the enemy. Now if we could find a sparrow doing the same thing. lol. I don't think that will ever happen.