tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post5246963260773723484..comments2024-03-11T04:43:00.097-07:00Comments on Las Aventuras: Patient ObservationsRohrerbothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-65282835968386505242013-04-02T11:30:00.867-07:002013-04-02T11:30:00.867-07:00I've gotten behind with you, for some reason! ...I've gotten behind with you, for some reason! Loved these photos! The roadrunner shot is awesome. I had a Pyhruloxia (sp?)in my yard early last year and then never saw him again after about a month. I'm not sure why he didn't continue to visit. Hope you had a great Easter weekend.A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-37767164244135221062013-03-27T18:27:32.091-07:002013-03-27T18:27:32.091-07:00I know how you feel Chris, whenever I get up early...I know how you feel Chris, whenever I get up early and make the trip down to the hides at Herdsman Lake, will just get settled and a group or family will arrive on bikes, have a quick look and then off, meanwhile scaring away every bird for miles..eh! what can you do. I need more patience! You have captured some beauties here, as you say the colour and markings are exquisite. Have a wonderful Easter Chris..four days of birding? PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-69094199628392665382013-03-27T13:31:16.173-07:002013-03-27T13:31:16.173-07:00It's always a pleasure to visit your wonderful...It's always a pleasure to visit your wonderful blog because I get to view birds that are not often seen in the Midwest. Love the cool Roadrunner, Gambel's Quail and Black-throated Sparrow. They all are beautiful, though. Terrific post, Chris!Julie G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08552498284012539176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-23091458406376508632013-03-27T11:05:56.943-07:002013-03-27T11:05:56.943-07:00Fabulous photos! Too bad people don't see the...Fabulous photos! Too bad people don't see the relationship between quiet and nature, I can understand your frustration. Congratulations on all your birding work, hope the future brings you even more.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-2604394981348254402013-03-27T09:17:30.780-07:002013-03-27T09:17:30.780-07:00Great series of birds, love the roadrunner, and ni...Great series of birds, love the roadrunner, and nice to catch a picture of Kathie in the background too.Gillian Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283601772483708539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-31512573452587166982013-03-27T04:48:53.646-07:002013-03-27T04:48:53.646-07:00Now that was some shoot Chris. Great images of a f...Now that was some shoot Chris. Great images of a fabulous assortment of birds. I love that quail!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-65454359116004137422013-03-26T17:48:02.043-07:002013-03-26T17:48:02.043-07:00These shots are wonderful. I don't think I...These shots are wonderful. I don't think I've ever seen an egret with their feathers out like that. Adore it!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343040992394808973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-69903065252226752552013-03-26T17:16:43.323-07:002013-03-26T17:16:43.323-07:00The photo of her talking while you got the bird is...The photo of her talking while you got the bird is great. So many awesome birds you've captured.Gardener on Sherlock Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367115529793643362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-82680130022907327662013-03-26T15:58:18.679-07:002013-03-26T15:58:18.679-07:00You got that Egret in a cool pose! I love the Quai...You got that Egret in a cool pose! I love the Quails too. A lot of interesting birds I would not get to see here. Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10136566754402476915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-87758610864747504212013-03-26T15:49:23.261-07:002013-03-26T15:49:23.261-07:00212 ptaków różnych ptaków, to dla mnie wynik wspan...212 ptaków różnych ptaków, to dla mnie wynik wspaniały. Można tylko Cię podziwiać za to. Bardzo podoba mi się ptak ze stojącymi piórkami na głowie. Pozdrawiam.<br />212 birds of various birds, a great result for me. One can only admire you for it. I really like the bird with feathers standing on his head. Yours.Gigahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706670738884178087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-39616646154394282282013-03-26T15:19:47.500-07:002013-03-26T15:19:47.500-07:00Impressive # for the years count at this early poi...Impressive # for the years count at this early point in the year. Wonderful sightings and photos. Love the black-throated sparrow and canyon towhee.Debbie Miller @HooootOwlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580580317271895694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-42683407147730442792013-03-26T15:07:11.083-07:002013-03-26T15:07:11.083-07:00Mia, well said!Mia, well said!Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-58516630286655843342013-03-26T15:06:39.306-07:002013-03-26T15:06:39.306-07:00Chris, maybe you will get a Clark's this weeke...Chris, maybe you will get a Clark's this weekend?Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-48626074425788043802013-03-26T15:06:00.735-07:002013-03-26T15:06:00.735-07:00Chris, the timing on this post is perfect since I ...Chris, the timing on this post is perfect since I just posted about some of these same birds from our visit to Saguaro National Park! Great pics as always! Interesting observations!Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-59114034185387325952013-03-26T11:48:58.396-07:002013-03-26T11:48:58.396-07:00Great photos Chris. We haven't seen a roadrun...Great photos Chris. We haven't seen a roadrunner here in a while since there was road construction. I hope they come back. There's been at least two great horned owls in the trees, we see and hear them but can't get close for photos.<br /><br />You have found so many different birds in your area, just a beautiful list.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-79592390451777370742013-03-26T10:10:14.201-07:002013-03-26T10:10:14.201-07:00Great photos, Chris... The Quail is an interesting...Great photos, Chris... The Quail is an interesting looking bird, isn't it? When I was younger, I never knew (or even thought) that there were SO MANY different birds... Wow!!!!<br /><br />Love the Roadrunner... So glad I got his picture when I was in Arkansas....Hope you get a Clark's Nutcracker sometime.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-72817782324488848722013-03-26T08:47:31.335-07:002013-03-26T08:47:31.335-07:00Qué variedad de pajarillos tan bonitos.. Te felici...Qué variedad de pajarillos tan bonitos.. Te felicito.. Un saludo desde MadridAna Mínguez Corellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08137498163471145255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-36505121872290728812013-03-26T07:45:22.262-07:002013-03-26T07:45:22.262-07:00One of my things to do is get a photo of a Roadrun...One of my things to do is get a photo of a Roadrunner. Almost once, but he was too fast for me. Another time. These are really pretty photos.RoeHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00131723337404316867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-31236709668853161012013-03-26T06:27:33.043-07:002013-03-26T06:27:33.043-07:00Great sightings Chris.
Like you I enjoy people b...Great sightings Chris. <br /><br />Like you I enjoy people but when I am on birds I wish they wouldn't get so close and scare away the birds. <br /><br />But even when I come home without photos I am grateful for being out in nature. Mia McPhersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613385411156245829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-87924323878300154102013-03-26T04:48:45.271-07:002013-03-26T04:48:45.271-07:00Some great photos and sightings there Chris.
Well...Some great photos and sightings there Chris.<br /><br />Well done on the photography news - life sounds very exciting for you just now :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-11994993096111154912013-03-26T02:18:58.592-07:002013-03-26T02:18:58.592-07:00Chris, it must be a great time for birding there. ...Chris, it must be a great time for birding there. I love the Roadrunner, it is on my must see list of birds. Great shot of Kathie with the woodie. Happy Birding!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-14442435167311798202013-03-25T22:11:25.908-07:002013-03-25T22:11:25.908-07:00You can neither go wrong for a happy day when you ...You can neither go wrong for a happy day when you meet either a roadrunner or a gambel's quail.Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354559064351144704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-37565487516775029502013-03-25T21:50:59.712-07:002013-03-25T21:50:59.712-07:00Wow Chris and Congrats for your sale and showing. ...Wow Chris and Congrats for your sale and showing. I think a trip south is in your cards. I'd have to bird solo or I'd never be quiet enough to see anything. ;)Gaelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784162697113288888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-1424354794978583802013-03-25T21:21:22.260-07:002013-03-25T21:21:22.260-07:00Very nice photos Chris; you've got a great sam...Very nice photos Chris; you've got a great sampling of the different desert fare, and then a little bit extra too : )<br /><br />Good luck with the upcoming events. That sounds amazing!Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-22935314698333318382013-03-25T20:20:51.191-07:002013-03-25T20:20:51.191-07:00sounds like you're on a winning roll! :) love ...sounds like you're on a winning roll! :) love these birds. the roadrunner is a fave, of course. LOVE that handsome black-throated sparrow! wow! and always love the quail!TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.com