tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post2336518107268702020..comments2024-03-11T04:43:00.097-07:00Comments on Las Aventuras: California Dreaming Rohrerbothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-61313512245420972014-11-17T00:13:04.741-07:002014-11-17T00:13:04.741-07:00It must be exciting to get to photograph all these...It must be exciting to get to photograph all these different birds. I know the ABA is important and probably has excellent reasons for why some birds count and others don't. I would count every new bird I saw, regardless..but I don't follow rules very well! Great shots, btw. Coloring Outside the Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289093479063221765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-13212731479308272332014-11-16T14:45:01.094-07:002014-11-16T14:45:01.094-07:00The only Parrot I have ever seen in the wild was i...The only Parrot I have ever seen in the wild was in the rain forest on the island of St Vincent in the Grenadines. They were endangered there at that time. Same thing, poachers. Very nice photos.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10136566754402476915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-68367353751236194192014-11-16T04:57:11.457-07:002014-11-16T04:57:11.457-07:00A fascinating, and beautifully illustrated post, C...A fascinating, and beautifully illustrated post, Chris. I loved the youtube clip!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-80801574191566226182014-11-15T09:29:52.755-07:002014-11-15T09:29:52.755-07:00How lovely for me to see these unusual birds throu...How lovely for me to see these unusual birds through your blog. Seems like terrible snobbery, but I understand why if its people passion. Me...well I am always delighted to see a blue tit or a grey squirrel, a butterfly or a ladybird, they are all special to me.SeagullSuziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15857680854262709165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-70644693099144493012014-11-13T09:15:42.262-07:002014-11-13T09:15:42.262-07:00very informative post, thank you. I
have seen t...very informative post, thank you. I <br /><br />have seen the wydah in the garden and the parrots of course, but not any of the others. The Northern Bishop is quite exotic looking. <br /><br />thanks again for an educational post with beautiful photos. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-87304332922729772662014-11-12T13:27:01.010-07:002014-11-12T13:27:01.010-07:00You learn something new every day. I had no idea ...You learn something new every day. I had no idea that "birders" had such strict rules. I just watch birds for the sheer enjoyment of it.<br />Anyway you had some fabulous shots of the different birds. I like those Parrots, so colorful.Idahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-86739839748209714762014-11-12T11:35:23.928-07:002014-11-12T11:35:23.928-07:00Hi BumbleVee! As Marie mentioned, most are escapee...Hi BumbleVee! As Marie mentioned, most are escapees from zoos or people's cages. They found each other and flocked and then.....they expanded. Pretty amazing that they could find one another and create their own populations. It still boggles my mind. Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-57156753911406251632014-11-12T08:22:36.561-07:002014-11-12T08:22:36.561-07:00I'm like Tex... all exotic to me as well, seei...I'm like Tex... all exotic to me as well, seeing as I livie north of the 49th. If I see a peacock it is in somebody's yard...oh, and I saw an Emu too..in a big yard... hahahah... <br /><br />How did these things get a start anyway? Did somebody just bring one breeding pair or what? I'm so nosy I always need to know the rest of the story ... I bet they get a surprise in winter ...even in California some weeks....BumbleVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272892605379537233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-73979668800545698642014-11-12T07:01:13.167-07:002014-11-12T07:01:13.167-07:00This sort've reminds me of native plant specie...This sort've reminds me of native plant species as opposed to introduced ones. Back when I thought we were going to retire in the foothills of the Virginia mountains, I had planned to join the Native Plant Society and create a garden of native-only plants. Sadly, I knew I couldn't have mullein in my garden, because I adore mullein--but it isn't native. BUT sometimes it's more than important to be a purist. Sometimes, you just need to enjoy the mullein and be happy you have some!<br /><br />Love the birds you are showing here, and I suppose most were originally escapees but now they are very much at home. The California climate must suit them. They are really beautiful. Glad you aren't a true purist, Chris! :-) Really enjoyed the post. A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-39503488892449794312014-11-12T03:50:41.156-07:002014-11-12T03:50:41.156-07:00Superb photos Chris and what a wonderful weekend y...Superb photos Chris and what a wonderful weekend you had :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-78286957183347386562014-11-11T22:08:27.525-07:002014-11-11T22:08:27.525-07:00How neat to be able to just pick up and go to Cali...How neat to be able to just pick up and go to California. BUT--I'm sure there was some great birds to be seen there. <br /><br />I didn't know the rules and regulations the ABA have... I would be just like you: Seeing the bird is what counts!!!!<br /><br />Love all of your birds today--but those colorful parrots are just amazing.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-64568279221664950502014-11-11T12:49:43.455-07:002014-11-11T12:49:43.455-07:00The parrots are gorgeous birds. The ABA ruels soun...The parrots are gorgeous birds. The ABA ruels sound complicated. Interesting that peacocks are considered wild in California.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249439893293982706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-85529991248074747452014-11-11T12:39:55.115-07:002014-11-11T12:39:55.115-07:00A very interesting post, it's stunning to see ...A very interesting post, it's stunning to see the high number of invasive species. sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15653385845920275345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-85322165310693754942014-11-11T11:28:47.822-07:002014-11-11T11:28:47.822-07:00no matter what continent, these are all exotics to...no matter what continent, these are all exotics to me. :)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-67232086326483742932014-11-11T09:53:11.292-07:002014-11-11T09:53:11.292-07:00Well Kathie, if I tried ebirding an Indian Peafowl...Well Kathie, if I tried ebirding an Indian Peafowl here in Arizona, I think I would get shot, but in California, it appears that they are actually wild! Thanks Rosemary for the compliment.Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-55614755567878659362014-11-11T09:49:48.033-07:002014-11-11T09:49:48.033-07:00A friend recently reported this on the ABA info......A friend recently reported this on the ABA info...<br /> Interesting the ABA just recently provided clarification on birds like Spotted Dove--introduced, ultimately ABA countable populations that were once thriving but are now declining or have been eliminated (Budgerigar in Hernando Beach, FL, Crested Myna in Vancouver, BC). The new "rule" is that if they were countable when you saw them, they can stay on your ABA list forever, even if they become extirpated. So now is the time to get to Pasco County, FL for the last Budgie, or LA for the last Spotted Dove!<br />Thank you Magill for this info!Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-19596876236593796572014-11-11T08:56:11.857-07:002014-11-11T08:56:11.857-07:00Wow, you're looking very pensive and Hollywood...Wow, you're looking very pensive and Hollywood in that first shot, very handsome :) The birds you've featured here are so exotic, I guess with climate change we can expect habitat to shrink and stretch. Makes sense that birds, with their ability to fly, will be among the first to figure that out.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-44736755603680235372014-11-11T07:51:37.423-07:002014-11-11T07:51:37.423-07:00I so wish I could have gone on that trip with you!...I so wish I could have gone on that trip with you! I didn't know about any of these birds, though, of course, I have heard of and seen peacocks. However, I did not know they were eBirdable anywhere in the USA!Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-30855063037192560112014-11-11T02:36:00.917-07:002014-11-11T02:36:00.917-07:00Some good shots there! It's interesting abou...Some good shots there! It's interesting about ferals etc. Some birders here don't record introduced species, but as was said at our last BirdLife meeting, 'How do you then record their spread, and the damage they are doing?'Sonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940828763843098232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-76415819822151816762014-11-11T01:23:09.443-07:002014-11-11T01:23:09.443-07:00Such a colorful weekend!
You will have to tell us ...Such a colorful weekend!<br />You will have to tell us one day where you are at with your own counting...<br />You must be almost ready for a dictionary!Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354559064351144704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-50875364075607102492014-11-11T01:19:38.007-07:002014-11-11T01:19:38.007-07:00I really don't know why they have to keep chan...I really don't know why they have to keep changing birds names. Don't like the new name of the Nutmeg Mannikan. that suits that bird better than the new name, (my opinion) Anyway, I loved see all your great bird shots and the video especially the 2nd shot.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-19613311828322549422014-11-10T22:24:31.738-07:002014-11-10T22:24:31.738-07:00And to think I had to go all the way to South Afri...And to think I had to go all the way to South Africa to see a few of these. In fact the whydah I saw had a spectacularly long tail. Such an exotic weekend you had. Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-3852228557035273952014-11-10T22:07:53.555-07:002014-11-10T22:07:53.555-07:00Awesome run through the exotics Chris! Reminds me ...Awesome run through the exotics Chris! Reminds me of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbohMUh1QnQ<br /><br />Can't wait for your next post. Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17520024404488986571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-35464912774783034552014-11-10T21:43:52.878-07:002014-11-10T21:43:52.878-07:00Very neat looking birds and great shots! I'd ...Very neat looking birds and great shots! I'd never heard of the ABA rules before, so it was interesting to learn!Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.com