NightlyBeast Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 Could the way an owl captures its prey point to coaster elements? "Other species prefer to soar, or make quartering flights, scanning the ground below for a suitable meal. When a target is located, the Owl will fly towards it, keeping its head in line with it until the last moment. This is when the Owl pulls its head back, and thrusts its feet forward with the talons spread wide - two pointing backwards and two forwards. The force of the impact is usually enough to stun the prey, which is then dispatched with a snap of the beak. Owls can adapt their hunting techniques depending on the type of prey. Insects and small birds may be snatched in mid air, sometimes after being flushed from the cover of trees or bushes by the Owl.Owls that catch fish may skim over water, snatching fish on the fly" (quote cited from http://www.owlpages.com/articles.php?section=owl+physiology&title=Food ) Soaring, being snatched mid air, brushing with trees(AE?), high height "impact" dives all sound fun to me. 1
kjkjkj Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 I just searched on Google for "Banshee Owl" and it brought up this result http://rivelata.pbworks.com/w/page/6152215/Banshee%20Owl I couldn't find many other results finding a specific "Banshee Owl" but it's interesting nonetheless!. On another note, many people believe the wailing of the Banshee in folktales to actually be a Barn Owl's screech.
Stitch Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 New twitter post: "Is that Owl Paccino?": An owl themed coaster? O Rly? Ya Rly! 3
Oldschool75 Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 ^*Hoot hoot. Might want to make sure what the poster is refering to before trying to correct them. The use of the word "woot" as in woo hoo ,and similarity to the noise a owl makes "Hoot". woot 1870 up, 687 down See also wOOt, w00t and WOOT 1) An interjection similar to "YAYE!" or "Woohoo!" used to express joy or excitement, usually about some kind of accomplishment. Primarily used by gamers, spreading rapidly to anyone who chats online 2
BeastForever Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 Just got back from the park. I forgot to bring my camera so sorry no pictures... It just looks like a lot more footers are about to be poured, escpecially in the former Thunder Alley area.
Cdeq Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 Maybe they will announce it at IAAPA! If it one of a kind or game changer!
TheCrypt Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 ^*Hoot hoot.Might want to make sure what the poster is refering to before trying to correct them.The use of the word "woot" as in woo hoo ,and similarity to the noise a owl makes "Hoot". woot 1870 up, 687 down See also wOOt, w00t and WOOT 1) An interjection similar to "YAYE!" or "Woohoo!" used to express joy or excitement, usually about some kind of accomplishment. Primarily used by gamers, spreading rapidly to anyone who chats online Might want to read my post, realize I was using making a joke about the tweet, and move on. 1
RailRider Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 If only there were cranes instead of crows and an owl... Hmmm how fowl. 4
upstop Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 Edited : ^^ That's almost a haiku.... Adjusted If there were some cranes instead of crows and an owl Hmmm how fowl it is....
LongliveKingsCobra Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 the last line is only 4 syllables not 5. 1
KI FANATIC 37 Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 I think people may be considering fo-wl two syllables. I dont know whats correct.
upstop Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 corrected If there were some cranes instead of crows and an owl Hmmm how fowl it is.. 2
jcgoble3 Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 If there were some cranesinstead of crows and an owl Hmmm how fowl it is.. Much better!
Diamondbacker27 Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banshee -Banshee Meaning on Wikipedia Woman who screams (B&M Roar) Runs through Woods (SOB Surronding area) It also states some of her sounds sound as an OWL... It also says she may appear in the form of a hooded Crow, Hence the Scare Crows 12
LordSkippy Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 All of the clues seem to be pointing to Banshee, so clearly the ride will be named Corn: The Ride. 7
Shawn Meyer Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 Excellent decoding there Diamondbacker27! Now all we need is the announcement. 1
Diamondbacker27 Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 Here are kirbias1's pics I am posting them for him.. Did we every Decode what these went to?
silver2005 Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 ^Those went to Heide Park's wing coaster for 2014. 1
Jayblazer Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 Hey it looks like my pics are back up. And yes we did.. 1
SonofBaconator Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 Just out of curiosity, what made most enthusiasts predict "mustang' before Diamondback was announced?
Jayblazer Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 A sign hanging at the construction that read "Ride Sally Ride" 2
jdawg1998 Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 Just out of curiosity, what made most enthusiasts predict "mustang' before Diamondback was announced? I remember this 11
SonofBaconator Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 And now it's these http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD_AJ0P2OuI 2
KI FANATIC 37 Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 And honestly, it wasn't that far off from the actual ride layout! Did they make that after the news channel leaked the blueprints? 5
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