tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post5489248799579856423..comments2024-03-19T09:51:50.961+00:00Comments on Another Bird Blog: Saturday’s SelectionPhil Sladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846400106748443969noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-72565873975074473612013-10-07T16:32:02.817+01:002013-10-07T16:32:02.817+01:00I really want to see a pink-footed goose. Canada G...I really want to see a pink-footed goose. Canada Geese are so numerous as to be humdrum around here, although I never cease to love them, but I have never seen their pink-footed cousin.<br />KKay L. Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966266404058177742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-79206032445931159092013-10-07T11:42:39.255+01:002013-10-07T11:42:39.255+01:00Geese.........that time of year already eh?Geese.........that time of year already eh?Stuart Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103599639814558640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-59074870011336356342013-10-06T14:59:44.452+01:002013-10-06T14:59:44.452+01:00Lovely images! What a sight to see that many geese...Lovely images! What a sight to see that many geese! I always think it is impressive when I see up to one hundred! Lou Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14933986820262509435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-58753172410827011172013-10-06T14:23:07.882+01:002013-10-06T14:23:07.882+01:00a great selection!a great selection!TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-50912205287977303112013-10-06T13:38:32.059+01:002013-10-06T13:38:32.059+01:00Superb pictures and beautiful header.. Congrats.. ...Superb pictures and beautiful header.. Congrats.. Ana Mínguez Corellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08137498163471145255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-71790956992692435802013-10-06T13:03:57.572+01:002013-10-06T13:03:57.572+01:00That's a LOT of geese to see all at one time! ...That's a LOT of geese to see all at one time! The pipit is a cutie!EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-4710322899904005622013-10-06T08:01:51.912+01:002013-10-06T08:01:51.912+01:00I used to love watching the geese flying overhead ...I used to love watching the geese flying overhead in the NE of England - they used to fly up the Derwent Valley and over towards the Solway. A great thing to see.<br /><br />Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne.<br /><br />PS: sorry for slow reply, I have been "off the grid" for a week. Stewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-43463795658643236012013-10-06T01:33:04.178+01:002013-10-06T01:33:04.178+01:00Looked like you had a real exciting one this time....Looked like you had a real exciting one this time. Great images and write-up as usual.Choy Wai Munhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481654049960954505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-31436077384667827422013-10-05T22:57:48.235+01:002013-10-05T22:57:48.235+01:00Phil your Meadow Pipit and Wheatear photos are fab...Phil your Meadow Pipit and Wheatear photos are fabulous. The mustard-coloured lichen on the rocks compliments them very much. Interesting post, as always. I enjoyed reading about the peregrine/carrion crow events you witnessed also.Carole M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13261384312136535762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-46797330819061243252013-10-05T22:54:07.630+01:002013-10-05T22:54:07.630+01:00Great shots,of a big group fhlight of geese. and ...Great shots,of a big group fhlight of geese. and teal The Pipit is wonderfull. greeting from Belgium .<br />have a nice day!Louisettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634622985747195310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-33871798565826744282013-10-05T22:13:15.726+01:002013-10-05T22:13:15.726+01:00The Meadow Pipit share is stunning, really a lovel...The Meadow Pipit share is stunning, really a lovely image! The Wheatear is always very beautiful as well. <br />Taking off in the AM for 18 days, but will try to stay connected to my blogging friends along the way~Mary Howell Cromerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-68184693162851870032013-10-05T19:48:01.499+01:002013-10-05T19:48:01.499+01:00Oh my....7 to 8 thousand?!!! I'd be in heaven...Oh my....7 to 8 <i>thousand</i>?!!! I'd be in heaven if that is what I see. <br /><br />Falcons are so elusive, yet even if there is no photo opportunity...the pure pleasure of watching one is phenomenal.<br /><br />Loved your images. And, that Wheatear is such an attractive bird, isn't it?Anni https://www.blogger.com/profile/11805303710992562752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-41417279208457878452013-10-05T19:24:19.399+01:002013-10-05T19:24:19.399+01:00Your description of the views most of us get of a ...Your description of the views most of us get of a Peregrine is quite accurate: "distant and fleeting"!<br /><br />Sounds like the floods of Biblical proportions are holding off long enough for you to get out a bit. Nice numbers of waterfowl.<br /><br />Hope to spend the morning searching for migrant passerines. We have a tropical storm off to our west which may push us a few unusual birds.<br /><br />Fingers crossed!Wally Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121368850135565674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-64859271946087721432013-10-05T19:21:17.448+01:002013-10-05T19:21:17.448+01:00The pipit is very cute.The pipit is very cute.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249439893293982706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-35827751353516801842013-10-05T19:19:56.935+01:002013-10-05T19:19:56.935+01:00Beautiful shots of these adorable critters. Those...Beautiful shots of these adorable critters. Those geese are all over now and it large flocks. Great flight shots.Joanne Olivierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01856998108256408734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-37831199797438851542013-10-05T18:21:41.334+01:002013-10-05T18:21:41.334+01:00Sounds like a fantastic outing with lots of great ...Sounds like a fantastic outing with lots of great shots to boot! Pink-footed Goose.....still learning all my geese beyond the Canadian variety:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-85040993270241259852013-10-05T16:23:23.155+01:002013-10-05T16:23:23.155+01:00Wonderful nature photography the geese and the mac...Wonderful nature photography the geese and the macro shots !<br /><br />Geese must know something more about the weather than we do ~ happy weekend, carol, xocarol l mckennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151914466378663660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-42826793131403626272013-10-05T16:09:27.215+01:002013-10-05T16:09:27.215+01:00HI Phil Great numbers of geese now adn you saw a ...HI Phil Great numbers of geese now adn you saw a lot of other ovely bibrds also. Great shot of the Wheatear.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-73636079067929148652013-10-05T15:39:25.248+01:002013-10-05T15:39:25.248+01:00That header so compelling That header so compelling sandylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12964444746779557000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-13430505271641416292013-10-05T14:23:05.560+01:002013-10-05T14:23:05.560+01:00Wow, you are seeing big numbers on the geese. Love...Wow, you are seeing big numbers on the geese. Love the flight shots of the geese and teal! The Pipit is a handsome bird. Great shots, Phil! Have a happy weekend!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.com