Bald Eagle Attacks Swan in mid-air


	Bald Eagle Attacks Swan in mid-air

Kelika

11-3-2009 11:28 AM

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Kelika says:

The swan survived and was not seriously hurt.

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11-4-2009 7:58 AM

tabsey

The eagle would have a bit of trouble explaining that, when he got home.

11-4-2009 4:46 PM

tazmanium

Lol! at tabs

11-5-2009 1:12 AM

Jorjor

Take me to your Leda.

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