In Wyoming and western Kansas I've encountered some type of bird at night that evidently nests on or near the ground in badlands. When you get near the nest, they silently take flight and swoop down directly behind your head, then make a very loud roaring noise (I suppose with air rushing between their feathers) that scares the bejusus out of you even if you are expecting it. I've never been able to catch sight of this bird because it's always been dark when I encountered them. Does anyone know what type of bird does this?
2006-06-12
17:05:18
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That's not what I have seen.
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