tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post5744033086245045032..comments2023-09-23T05:14:52.410-04:00Comments on The Pine River Review: World Bird Wednesday LXIIISpringmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09094132506583563094noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-3608375866525224772012-02-10T14:43:00.733-05:002012-02-10T14:43:00.733-05:00Oh my gosh I swear I can HEAR that eagle! Beauti...Oh my gosh I swear I can HEAR that eagle! Beautiful post and your header waxwing is perfection.Sallie (FullTime-Life.comhttp://www.travelingrainvilles.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-42213620529833998562012-02-03T15:09:49.493-05:002012-02-03T15:09:49.493-05:00I love your shot of the Snowy Owl. The heavy marki...I love your shot of the Snowy Owl. The heavy markings show that it is a juvenile. Sadly most of these irruptive Owls will never make it back to their native tundra and will perish by starvation. The Ring-billed Gull is gorgeous!Hilke Brederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357741278362930033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-78168713371916507532012-02-03T06:55:05.992-05:002012-02-03T06:55:05.992-05:00I love, love, love the Snowy Owl and I am so envio...I love, love, love the Snowy Owl and I am so envious for all whom are being able to view and photograph them, but also so very happy for you all whom are being able to have this wonderful opportunity. Your Bald Eagle is truly amazing as are each of your entries. What a wonderful way to begin my morning...a little late visitng, but so nice to see all~Mary Howell Cromerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-8498299682486204492012-02-01T19:27:33.577-05:002012-02-01T19:27:33.577-05:00Hey everybody!
I'm sitting at the firehouse a...Hey everybody! <br />I'm sitting at the firehouse and have been outside internet range for the last day! Great to see your wonderful responces all a once. Great stuff. Before I get to the blogs, a few comments:<br />First off, thanks to Larry for the tip on the Snowy owls location. I'm starting to feel sorry for these wayfarers!<br />I am glad to read good responces to the gull shot. I puzzeled over that picture a couple of weeks before I figured out what I liked about it.<br />Sorry to hear about the sweltering heat in Australia. It sounds debilitating. I suppose our weather has some advantages, it's easier to keep beer cold for instance and yeah, the Northern Lights should be hitting hot and heavy from the solar storms. The bill for heat or A/C amounts to the same thing I suppose.<br />Okay, I'm running way late getting to the blogs. Thank You again for your beautiful thoughts. <br />Let's hope Detroit is peaceful tonight!Springmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094132506583563094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-87011526233074030722012-02-01T12:58:57.899-05:002012-02-01T12:58:57.899-05:00Springman, we have been having some pretty nice we...Springman, we have been having some pretty nice weather here on the east coast and yesterday I even sat outside on my back porch for 45 minutes in the afternoon! Love that gull photo. The colors and lighting are so soft and subtle and beautiful. Love the snowy owl too. I'm glad you could find one! I have seen 3 in this winter season. Quite a treat to see a bird I thought I would never see in my lifetime! Then, to beat that, I saw a Northern Hawk Owl this past weekend in Maine! <br /><br />You've seen quite a few raptors yourself and I understand the cabin fever. Last year it was horrible here but this year we have only had to shovel snow once and that was in October! If you are longing for some sunshine, take a look at my old blog, Sycamore Canyon, which I wrote when I lived in AZ. Lots of sunshine and exotic birds there, LOL! Yes, we miss it and we have tried to go back, but no luck so far. <br /><br />Glad you got your wires untangled, 'cause who wants to stay inside and do a job like that on a sunny day!Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-77402910867829958512012-02-01T11:14:55.184-05:002012-02-01T11:14:55.184-05:00Brilliant bird shots as always Springman! Birds of...Brilliant bird shots as always Springman! Birds of prey are so fascinating. I am still waiting for the opportunity to capture some... one day maybe.<br />Love the header for this week!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17541748309832254889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-45149569858099252842012-02-01T08:50:56.545-05:002012-02-01T08:50:56.545-05:00Your blog was recommended to us by TexWisGirl (The...Your blog was recommended to us by TexWisGirl (The blog has run round ranch report). The pictures are beautiful and the idea of a participatory blog is very good.<br />Céline & Philippe<br />lesfousducap.blogspot.comLes fous du caphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11832876993020614211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-17182546053210407872012-02-01T06:03:32.282-05:002012-02-01T06:03:32.282-05:00This time I have a favourite - definitely owl!!! I...This time I have a favourite - definitely owl!!! I do love them, and yours is so pretty!joohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09157508274122128501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-60361369592142254472012-02-01T04:25:59.242-05:002012-02-01T04:25:59.242-05:00Hi there - what a great owl!
Your wish is my comm...Hi there - what a great owl!<br /><br />Your wish is my command - if you pop over to 'my other blog' you will find a tale of heat, bright sun and lots of waders!<br /><br />Cheers - Stewart M - AustraliaStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-39683004043431881002012-02-01T02:35:13.424-05:002012-02-01T02:35:13.424-05:00Dave, we have also suffered cabin fever due to our...Dave, we have also suffered cabin fever due to our recent heat waves too lethargic to even disentangle cables. I would gladly swap with you, you can always put on an extra layer but it is hard to take off any more once you are reduced to your birthday suit.<br /><br />Been seeing the advent on all those snowy owls across blogland and am green with envy. The only one I have seen a lot of as on the cover of my first bird book in 1960. Unfortunately that burned down with everything else in one of our major bushfires. <br /><br />PS birds tend to hide in the heat as well as humans.Arijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-20599075244155382892012-02-01T01:02:46.380-05:002012-02-01T01:02:46.380-05:00I take your winter and the skies any time, if I ge...I take your winter and the skies any time, if I get to see your birds as well ;-)<br />Love the Snowy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06735273216574108695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-37108708007466759062012-02-01T00:53:22.570-05:002012-02-01T00:53:22.570-05:00Looove the Snowy Owl!! You must spend a lot of ti...Looove the Snowy Owl!! You must spend a lot of time searching for these magnificent birds! I could spend all day driving around for hours and never see one bird! <br /><br />Hang in there, I'm predicting an early Spring this year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-22416351096149527412012-01-31T23:33:39.703-05:002012-01-31T23:33:39.703-05:00Great shots, I too like the camo gull the best.Great shots, I too like the camo gull the best.Gillian Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283601772483708539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-20521567016145742932012-01-31T23:11:38.313-05:002012-01-31T23:11:38.313-05:00Great raptor shots Dave! The camouflaged Ring-bill...Great raptor shots Dave! The camouflaged Ring-billed Gull is super too.<br /><br />Glad you got to see the Snowy Owl! Its rather heart breaking that the most likely reason that owl is not moving is that it is trying to save energy between meals that are far too far apart.<br /><br />These irruptions occur, as you stated, when the owls raise larger than normal clutches and the young must disperse father from home than normal to find enough food. They are far from home and don't know the territory which makes it even more difficult to survive. For this reason, it is asked that the Snowy Owls not be approached so closely that they fly, causing them to unnecessarily waste their energy.<br /><br />You have done well David, watching this juvenile sitting for an hour with it not taking flight!Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09072345959644694466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-32691749337471885202012-01-31T20:58:20.566-05:002012-01-31T20:58:20.566-05:00I'm sure my camera abilities or lack thereof c...I'm sure my camera abilities or lack thereof could not get eagle photos like this but to just seeing them this close would give me much pleasure.<br />I love the snowy and as Tex said I've seen them in the news. Loved your take on Potter. :)<br />The gull in full camo gear is definitely a lovely addition this week.Carlettahttp://carlettascaptures.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-35107248252986231962012-01-31T20:33:27.280-05:002012-01-31T20:33:27.280-05:00Wonderful raptors! Marvelous Eagle, nails and all....Wonderful raptors! Marvelous Eagle, nails and all. This past couple weeks the ones from around here have not showed up. Maybe they have found all the Pigeons that hang around the farm just down the road.<br />This weather has us all fooled for sure. What is Mother nature up to? We're waiting for the bomb to drop. And speaking about Bombers, it won't be too long now.. Good luck with the "Prince" he will do smashing for you. We still have Grandie. He once played for the Erie SeaWolves before he went to the Tigers. If I'd only known, we could have seen him play. We're just 45 minutes away..<br />Anyway, have a great week, and stay safe.<br />B.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539402327765556670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-72427352745858795722012-01-31T20:28:35.720-05:002012-01-31T20:28:35.720-05:00Beautiful words, and how I covet your Snowy Owl. I...Beautiful words, and how I covet your Snowy Owl. I've had a few misses, going back to my early childhood. Only saw an injured one in Manitoba that could fly a few yards-- could not "count" it as a true find. Maybe someday, but not down here in South Florida!Kenneth Cole Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13034897745614006325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-25391008187670596182012-01-31T19:55:27.334-05:002012-01-31T19:55:27.334-05:00Exceptional images. I love the last one.Exceptional images. I love the last one.Nadege,https://www.blogger.com/profile/10676529511623967527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-16369542345190445892012-01-31T19:24:18.138-05:002012-01-31T19:24:18.138-05:00That is random :)
Just love the snowy owl!That is random :)<br /><br />Just love the snowy owl!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08710632594324828073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-66443093074152409592012-01-31T19:14:46.670-05:002012-01-31T19:14:46.670-05:00Great Find with the snowy owl...Ive been hearing a...Great Find with the snowy owl...Ive been hearing a screech owl in my yard all month but so Far he is very well hidden, I cant find him. Down here we have had very little cold weather, in fact all my daffodils are blooming a full month early!!<br />Excellent photos Springman!!<br />I keep hoping Ill capture something worthy of sharing!!Sondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485055844682296876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-80231508770694364652012-01-31T18:37:11.444-05:002012-01-31T18:37:11.444-05:00Wonderful photos. I have yet to see a snowy this ...Wonderful photos. I have yet to see a snowy this season. The few times I chased them, I missed, perhaps soon I will.Dan Huberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04587246278289468905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-62291840200836654162012-01-31T17:31:56.402-05:002012-01-31T17:31:56.402-05:00Springman, fantastic shots of the raptors. The Eag...Springman, fantastic shots of the raptors. The Eagle is amazing! I love the Snowy owl, definitely my favorite. Congrats on your sighting. Great photos and post.eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-51261283002472706782012-01-31T16:37:06.556-05:002012-01-31T16:37:06.556-05:00No snow but getting quite cold over here over the ...No snow but getting quite cold over here over the past couple of days.<br />The snowy owl is a real beauty and it's great to hear they are doing so well.theconstantwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06243294919370970037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-23373009269821719142012-01-31T16:09:53.847-05:002012-01-31T16:09:53.847-05:00Great photos of all the birds but that eagle is ma...Great photos of all the birds but that eagle is magnificent! Be careful what you wish for! We have the heat plus lots of rain. At least we missed the floods others close by got - we only got about 7 inches of rain (in the old scale) but it has made it feel like sitting in a sauna all day. It's hard to get the energy up enough to go look for birds.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-80471409611699544952012-01-31T15:16:37.833-05:002012-01-31T15:16:37.833-05:00I agree that the birds seem pretty winter-weary to...I agree that the birds seem pretty winter-weary too - but the squirrels are active!<br />I love all your raptor shots today, but I think my favorite is that well-camouflaged gull.Pathttp://bailey-road.com/noreply@blogger.com