tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post5680606971327049789..comments2024-03-19T09:51:50.961+00:00Comments on Another Bird Blog: Ne’re Cast A CloutPhil Sladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846400106748443969noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-22416879316887510592014-03-25T20:46:45.797+00:002014-03-25T20:46:45.797+00:00HI Phil Love the Wheatear and there are a good nu...HI Phil Love the Wheatear and there are a good number of the geese. Love the Merlin shot also.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-39789234979404849412014-03-25T18:20:02.548+00:002014-03-25T18:20:02.548+00:00Well done on the Wheatear. I haven't seen one ...Well done on the Wheatear. I haven't seen one yet this year, but I did get my second Brambling of the year at the weekend. From FindlayFindlay Wildehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12697309393957070336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-34427005240836329412014-03-25T12:18:18.764+00:002014-03-25T12:18:18.764+00:00I had to come back a moment to view your wheateate...I had to come back a moment to view your wheateater again. We were at a park the other day, birding of course, and someone pointed out a wheateater...I didn't see it naturally, but I honestly thought they were European birds. Maybe there is a species here in the Americas. But had to double check...now must go out on google to do more research.<br /><br />Today my post is all about EYES...the Eyes of Texas. LOL<br /><br />Hope you're having a super Tuesady [or coming up on Wednesday in your case, probably]Hootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-68024108563578023502014-03-25T04:38:03.347+00:002014-03-25T04:38:03.347+00:00Of course the temperatures over your way are oppos...Of course the temperatures over your way are opposite to what we are enjoying at present! I wouldn't mind your cold just for an hour or so! Great photos and the Wheatear is beautiful. An interesting proverb/saying and thanks for the explanation. I sometimes wonder if we actually speak the same language??!!mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-65561003610137586592014-03-25T03:45:57.546+00:002014-03-25T03:45:57.546+00:00Phil, you're such a great storyteller that it ...Phil, you're such a great storyteller that it feels like we're birdwatching with you and keeping warm in the intense cold. Wonderful shots esp of the pink-footed geese and another great post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474691189262831259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-85542192373343879472014-03-24T21:16:10.530+00:002014-03-24T21:16:10.530+00:00I love those pink geese legs. I hope it's not...I love those pink geese legs. I hope it's not a result of the cold. (Just kidding). We have had snow all day where I live.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035113274497372396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-84709033084629164202014-03-24T20:57:01.132+00:002014-03-24T20:57:01.132+00:00I used to hear that saying many times in my childh...I used to hear that saying many times in my childhood in Manchester.Fun60https://www.blogger.com/profile/08084441984556826917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-83318164610972363662014-03-24T20:56:45.582+00:002014-03-24T20:56:45.582+00:00Welll ... I hope the hawthorne blooms soon for you...Welll ... I hope the hawthorne blooms soon for you. (I confess to skipping through the post to find the meaning of the quote at the beginning, but then I went back to the beginning to "hear" the chaffinch and marvel at your wonderful bird counts -- as always. Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-17787953741958351792014-03-24T02:53:39.129+00:002014-03-24T02:53:39.129+00:00I've stayed in the car a few times this year. ...I've stayed in the car a few times this year. I know of a couple spots where the best pics are taken through the window of a vehicle.<br /><br />Yes, the black vulture is smaller than the turkey vulture - 25" vs 27". How did you see that in separate photos? Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573262524755768643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-13509713409983439232014-03-23T14:20:29.324+00:002014-03-23T14:20:29.324+00:00A great serie! Lovely bird!
I've posted a bir...A great serie! Lovely bird!<br /><br />I've posted a birdphoto at my B&W Blog, too:<br />http://hanshb.wordpress.com/HansHBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11599072820872836277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-85060384469320997382014-03-23T11:36:06.449+00:002014-03-23T11:36:06.449+00:00An esoteric and interesting post indeed. As for th...An esoteric and interesting post indeed. As for that piddly little bit of snow on your windshield - I am certainly glad to read that such an insignificant trace did not deter you from your morning rounds. <br />Sincerely,<br />A Hardy Veteran of the True North Strong and Free.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-33187200328424057042014-03-23T10:46:19.517+00:002014-03-23T10:46:19.517+00:00Interesting tidbit about the hawthorne tree and it...Interesting tidbit about the hawthorne tree and its meaning. Never realized.<br /><br />That N. Wheateater is very attractive, loved the close up. The eyes tell me that there is trust yet, leery of that that surrounds it at the moment.<br /><br />Pink footed geese...and such high numbers! I can only imagine the ruckus heard...even from the warm car.<br /><br />Also, the female Merlin...didn't find a meal so....moved on, she did.Anni https://www.blogger.com/profile/11805303710992562752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-48821915080473030632014-03-23T10:11:20.850+00:002014-03-23T10:11:20.850+00:00Your weather looks appalling! Lovely to see the ...Your weather looks appalling! Lovely to see the Merlin, a bird I've yet to see.Sonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940828763843098232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-6203355684013868242014-03-23T00:09:12.727+00:002014-03-23T00:09:12.727+00:00Phil you sure braved the weather and managed to ca...Phil you sure braved the weather and managed to capture a beautiful Northern Wheatear too. Do you take these photos yourself? Bird in one hand, camera in the other? Carole M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13261384312136535762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-90781907905093470012014-03-22T23:39:53.831+00:002014-03-22T23:39:53.831+00:00I am glad the snow/sleet did not stop your birding...I am glad the snow/sleet did not stop your birding outing.. I love the cute Geese! The Merlin is cool! Great photos and awesome birds. Thank you for linking up with Saturday's Critters.. Have a happy weekend!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-25938443101721695462014-03-22T20:33:42.936+00:002014-03-22T20:33:42.936+00:00The Wheatear is devine as are those Pink Footed Ge...The Wheatear is devine as are those Pink Footed Geese. You would think that I would have seen a Merlin around these parts, but I never have, but sure would enjoy it. What a neat fence row! We are enjoyig warm weather yesterday and today, enough to get way more downed trees logged...oh my goodness what a task of labor this has been! Anyway I think tomorrow evening and Monday more snow coming our way...sigh...what are you going to do;) Happy rest of your weekend~Mary Howell Cromerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-56734638170054561382014-03-22T20:33:33.359+00:002014-03-22T20:33:33.359+00:00The Wheatear is devine as are those Pink Footed Ge...The Wheatear is devine as are those Pink Footed Geese. You would think that I would have seen a Merlin around these parts, but I never have, but sure would enjoy it. What a neat fence row! We are enjoyig warm weather yesterday and today, enough to get way more downed trees logged...oh my goodness what a task of labor this has been! Anyway I think tomorrow evening and Monday more snow coming our way...sigh...what are you going to do;) Happy rest of your weekend~Mary Howell Cromerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-7132447723724594702014-03-22T20:25:10.995+00:002014-03-22T20:25:10.995+00:00Fantastic photos of the wheatear. It's a prett...Fantastic photos of the wheatear. It's a pretty bird.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249439893293982706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-66623536110288370542014-03-22T20:16:56.103+00:002014-03-22T20:16:56.103+00:00Great close up of the Northern Wheatear.Great close up of the Northern Wheatear.Janet Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656309140072011568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-80344830579849192182014-03-22T19:32:55.652+00:002014-03-22T19:32:55.652+00:00Happy to see you don't let a bit of weather fo...Happy to see you don't let a bit of weather foul up your "fowling".<br /><br />A lot of geese hanging about still!<br />Splendid photographs of the Wheatear.<br />That's a better look at a Merlin than most are able to get!<br /><br />I appreciate the explanation about the saying as I didn't have a clue!<br /><br />Sorry to have been absent from commenting on your blog for a bit. Hope to catch up soon!<br /><br />Have a wonderful week, Phil! Hope it warms a bit.Wally Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121368850135565674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-91399581951569444572014-03-22T19:18:16.493+00:002014-03-22T19:18:16.493+00:00Super Merlin Phil. Had a similar experience today ...Super Merlin Phil. Had a similar experience today with the hail on the car.Adam Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10180378857734436986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-16876773714223077512014-03-22T16:02:10.446+00:002014-03-22T16:02:10.446+00:00Beautiful wheatear portrait Phil! Is the Merlin a ...Beautiful wheatear portrait Phil! Is the Merlin a hawk?<br />Having British grandparents on both sides, I know that saying well, and have found myself repeating it often at this time of year!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07094543520943386032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-71852891152749834392014-03-22T13:37:46.338+00:002014-03-22T13:37:46.338+00:00So many birds all in place. Great shots.So many birds all in place. Great shots.Rajeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-63033072369028379532014-03-22T12:56:23.044+00:002014-03-22T12:56:23.044+00:00Very impressive bird photography ~ Love Merlin ~ x...Very impressive bird photography ~ Love Merlin ~ xxx<br /><br />artmusedog and carolcarol l mckennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151914466378663660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-25379169048419695632014-03-22T12:21:58.659+00:002014-03-22T12:21:58.659+00:00I always enjoy all of your bird pics. These are gr...I always enjoy all of your bird pics. These are great!Roanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01841824351740989301noreply@blogger.com