tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post6778952173362893683..comments2023-09-23T05:14:52.410-04:00Comments on The Pine River Review: World Bird Wednesday LXXISpringmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09094132506583563094noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-39687601750947201282012-04-05T03:45:25.750-04:002012-04-05T03:45:25.750-04:00I love it, I love it, the idea of riding bikes to ...I love it, I love it, the idea of riding bikes to and from! First thing for me though would to be to assist each and every driver in my little town on how to drive their cars safely enough, for me to get from point A to B and back, I am a walker and my husby has warned me now, no more walking outside of our neighborhood, it has become so dangerous. I would ride a bike to town and back in a heartbeat though, if I could! Great choice.<br />Now then, what to say about your photographs...I am in awe at the fine detail you captured on the Red-winged Blackbird and Swan in flight! Those images are absolutely fantastical as my younger daughter would day. <br />Happy Easter season~Mary Howell Cromerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-68598024045307413482012-04-03T17:33:11.179-04:002012-04-03T17:33:11.179-04:00Missed this post last week, glad I caught up. Som...Missed this post last week, glad I caught up. Some of the birders from England that I read have talked about taking public transportation to bird spots. I think that would be heaven. We don't have much of that over here do we? <br />I hope your bike idea works out (don't think I could have done that even when I first retired (when I was much younger, like you are now!) It's kinda' hard at first to think about how to be retired, but you are getting it together I can tell!Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-53202057389388521442012-04-01T22:29:42.334-04:002012-04-01T22:29:42.334-04:00I use to ride a bike when I was much younger. Now ...I use to ride a bike when I was much younger. Now I worry about getting too far afield and having it break down on my! I hope your biking plan works out! Love the swan picture! I hope you get to see a sapsucker some day!Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-29769927611035086332012-03-29T17:34:30.485-04:002012-03-29T17:34:30.485-04:00Good for you and your bike. YAY!!
You are right a...Good for you and your bike. YAY!!<br />You are right about being on the go all the time as a kid. My friends and I always played horses so we were wild and running, running, running. What fun.<br />Did you see the DVD 'The Big Year'? MBSmall City Sceneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307313549480618415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-29133340137901497252012-03-29T17:02:50.155-04:002012-03-29T17:02:50.155-04:00Another great post Dave! I remember riding my bike...Another great post Dave! I remember riding my bike everywhere before I turned 15 1/2, the legal driving age in California at the time. Having two paper routes during my early teen years kept me in shape, now it doesn't seem like I even have time to do my yoga to stay limber!<br /><br />You may be surprised at all the photo ops you have riding around on your bike with your camera. I think birds are much less disturbed by noiseless vehicles.<br /><br />I love the Ring-billed Gull coming in for a landing and the Swan in flight is awesome!Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09072345959644694466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-87082776247251030352012-03-28T18:14:40.728-04:002012-03-28T18:14:40.728-04:00A collection of extraordinary shots in beautiful c...A collection of extraordinary shots in beautiful colors and detail. Very nice.Joanne Olivierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01856998108256408734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-14632992184194618922012-03-28T13:36:25.605-04:002012-03-28T13:36:25.605-04:00Beautiful shots as always and thoughts for all of ...Beautiful shots as always and thoughts for all of us to think about!Carlettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178161514195582965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-3932938386344399662012-03-28T13:22:24.275-04:002012-03-28T13:22:24.275-04:00Super ring-bill shots - a smart looking gullSuper ring-bill shots - a smart looking gullPhil Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846400106748443969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-26049870750819923302012-03-28T10:21:01.727-04:002012-03-28T10:21:01.727-04:00Love your post today and the analogy of a recently...Love your post today and the analogy of a recently detached leaf. When I first retired (something about that word that I simply don't like) I wandered a bit wondering what to do. A new camera and blog helped me find a new path. As for biking, I'm all for it! We go to Amsterdam once or twice a year ... a city of bikers! Love it! Unfortunately, we live in rather a hilly area ... not too conducive for this ole' gal.Reenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17813380986631007962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-13838810726787427682012-03-28T08:45:23.349-04:002012-03-28T08:45:23.349-04:00I, too, enjoyed your beautiful photos of the birds...I, too, enjoyed your beautiful photos of the birds. I especially loved the swan! WOW! How I wish I could get a photo like that! I take an early morning (before school) walk out by the city-owned golf course. I frequently see ravens, Cooper's hawks, even Canadian geese. I'm never really quick enough with my camera to get decent shots, but I keep trying!!!trav4adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03411656522344925200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-65177926250699580932012-03-28T06:34:13.826-04:002012-03-28T06:34:13.826-04:00Gorgeous set of photographs as always, and I like ...Gorgeous set of photographs as always, and I like the way you present them too! I would so love to be able to fly...it is in my spirit~ Have a great Wednesday~Mary Howell Cromerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-76352681596931562992012-03-28T06:31:30.625-04:002012-03-28T06:31:30.625-04:00I love your comments on exercise, Dave. Physical w...I love your comments on exercise, Dave. Physical work used to be free and part of living, but now we have to pay for it. I have a pedometer and make sure I walk at least 30 minutes every day (it only counts the moderately fast steps, not what you do around the house) Wish you good luck in finding a path forward!Hilke Brederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357741278362930033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-5777295860982856042012-03-28T05:08:03.505-04:002012-03-28T05:08:03.505-04:00Great shots - esp like the gulls.
Your section of...Great shots - esp like the gulls.<br /><br />Your section of the post about exercise made me laugh. In a moment of weakness I signed up for the firm’s soccer team last month. We just did our first full training session - my first for the best part of 28 years! There are people on the team younger than that! I feel like I may go face down on the keyboard in the middle of this comment!<br /><br />Cheers - Stewart MStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-54522587984868355612012-03-28T00:43:12.873-04:002012-03-28T00:43:12.873-04:00All great photos of course but I especially like t...All great photos of course but I especially like the Red-winged Blackbird.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-46891444044300106302012-03-28T00:05:01.051-04:002012-03-28T00:05:01.051-04:00Hi Springman, I haven't had the time to partic...Hi Springman, I haven't had the time to participate for a while. It is good to be back. <br />Wonderful opening post...as always!jeanlivingsimplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08820800238853344959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-33008662128060337522012-03-27T22:27:19.929-04:002012-03-27T22:27:19.929-04:00Beautiful shots, especially the redwing blackbird,...Beautiful shots, especially the redwing blackbird, it is one of my favorites.Gillian Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283601772483708539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-35459663333034892842012-03-27T21:02:13.890-04:002012-03-27T21:02:13.890-04:00Yes, even in India, we are forgetting the pleasure...Yes, even in India, we are forgetting the pleasures of our childhood. Your photos are spectacular!I enjoy looking at them and reading your views.lotusleafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725791780240334964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-60196994881707697362012-03-27T20:34:57.125-04:002012-03-27T20:34:57.125-04:00Beautiful images Springman! I absolutely love your...Beautiful images Springman! I absolutely love your header!<br />Go Yankees!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539402327765556670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-43540996271261460572012-03-27T20:10:18.289-04:002012-03-27T20:10:18.289-04:00Wonderful captures! I love the Red-winged Blackbi...Wonderful captures! I love the Red-winged Blackbird, one of my favorites. The header shot of the Mallard pair is really beautiful.Pathttp://bailey-road.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-58525161046057181912012-03-27T20:07:13.035-04:002012-03-27T20:07:13.035-04:00How true, as kids we never stop moving. We used to...How true, as kids we never stop moving. We used to ride our bike everywhere.<br />I love the little black bird, and would it be nice to just take off as the wind takes you.Nadege,https://www.blogger.com/profile/10676529511623967527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-11050798207111223742012-03-27T19:41:14.913-04:002012-03-27T19:41:14.913-04:00I'm glad you take your camera everywhere! Grea...I'm glad you take your camera everywhere! Great advice and I love your photos.EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-83788094391344620342012-03-27T19:33:27.479-04:002012-03-27T19:33:27.479-04:00Your article as always makes compelling reading; I...Your article as always makes compelling reading; I always enjoy so much, your way with words. It’s true indeed that the more sedentary lifestyle of today has boosted other businesses i.e. gyms and fitness classes, dietary pre-packaged foods to your front door to curb the excess etc. I’m sure you have that focus and determination, and a bike, to get out and do your thing with great gusto. Maybe need one of those little saddle-bags to hold your camera gear and a low-energy drink! Then I read you found yourself a used camera backpack; you’re on your way to freedom now.<br />Interesting that little black band around the seagulls beak. What is the sharp looking black bird with red/yellow on its wing? Fantastic white swan on the wing; my …Carole M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13261384312136535762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-50001776402094827112012-03-27T18:05:51.250-04:002012-03-27T18:05:51.250-04:00...Speaking of the header photo...
The female mall......Speaking of the header photo...<br />The female mallard has hold of one of the males flight feathers. In later pictures in this series the feather stays put when she turns her head. She's a biter! They've got a nice little nest started...Springmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094132506583563094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-647989423043605602012-03-27T17:08:12.290-04:002012-03-27T17:08:12.290-04:00Hey, I wish we could all fly and not pay for any g...Hey, I wish we could all fly and not pay for any gas. I am still working 5 days a week and need to put gas in my car for work. Hubby works part time and we usually use his car for the weekend daytrips and traveling. Both cars are great on gas, which makes me happy. <br /><br /> I can not see me riding a bike around to go birding. I would not get past the first hill. LOL! Great post and as usual wonderful photos! Have a great week!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-64869375219684502812012-03-27T16:49:54.423-04:002012-03-27T16:49:54.423-04:00Beautiful photos of the gulls and the flying swan!...Beautiful photos of the gulls and the flying swan! Love the headerphoto as well, such great golden light.fjällripanhttp://susannelindsfoto.blogspot.se/2012/03/lappuggla-och-videkissar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com