tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post3793338675707685893..comments2024-03-11T04:43:00.097-07:00Comments on Las Aventuras: The Cost of a LifebirdRohrerbothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-29044106340260022822013-04-25T17:29:30.874-07:002013-04-25T17:29:30.874-07:00A very nice collection of bird photos.A very nice collection of bird photos.thewovenspokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18059932184915230837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-25259529503621929842013-04-25T10:06:05.993-07:002013-04-25T10:06:05.993-07:00I understand how hard it must be for you to juggle...I understand how hard it must be for you to juggle everything. I briefly considered becoming a REAL birder, and then realized not only can I not afford it (new camera, all the trips) but I am not physically fit for a lot of the exertion (have CFS). I am winded halfway around Sweetwater, and that's walking really slow and making stops to look! So, I think I will enjoy my birder friends' accomplishments, instead, like you...and hopefully occasionally see a bird that rings my chimes whether I get a picture or not. I have been amazed at all the great places you are going, and all the wonderful photos, and I love it! But, you do have to do a balancing act, and that's hard with whatever passion you give yourself to. A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-2264269000313607932013-04-24T05:43:27.870-07:002013-04-24T05:43:27.870-07:00Beautiful!!! And so is the canyon you speak of......Beautiful!!! And so is the canyon you speak of...love AZ!! Hootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-2922561192078084682013-04-24T05:36:57.555-07:002013-04-24T05:36:57.555-07:00It is a thrill to find a lifer but it is best to k...It is a thrill to find a lifer but it is best to keep life in balance. Great that you both love birding and trips with a purpose are always the best, so try to keep it to birding rather than competitiveness.Arijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-16936703939572478292013-04-24T05:25:01.458-07:002013-04-24T05:25:01.458-07:00Great series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon Riv...Great series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-20961461335652295382013-04-24T01:51:51.079-07:002013-04-24T01:51:51.079-07:00I sometimes wonder about the cost in another way -...I sometimes wonder about the cost in another way - I do all the energy saving stuff and am active in conservation work - and then I buy lenses and go on holidays. I wonder what the cost of that is??<br /><br />Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW<br /><br />Stewart M - Melbourne<br /><br />PS: nice pictures.Stewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-82907898632604081842013-04-24T00:25:22.909-07:002013-04-24T00:25:22.909-07:00Beautiful shots!Beautiful shots!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249439893293982706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-17164929151348167572013-04-23T22:48:32.060-07:002013-04-23T22:48:32.060-07:00Your post reminds me of a movie out a couple of ye...Your post reminds me of a movie out a couple of years ago with Jack Black, Steve Martin, and Owen Wilson. It was called 'The Big Year' and about birding. They had some lessons to learn. <br />I don't think we should let anything control our lives but it is a fine line when you enjoy something so much. The question I think is balance as Betsy mentioned. <br />I'm sorry you missed the event with your friend, hope you were forgiven and I hope you find a way to balance it all.<br />The red-wing is a pretty striking little guy to capture. :)Carlettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178161514195582965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-52376178660030356942013-04-23T19:46:47.548-07:002013-04-23T19:46:47.548-07:00A very interesting post about how competitive and ...A very interesting post about how competitive and addictive birding can be. I think my competitive 'genes' wore out a good few years ago! However, I still don't think I have really "seen" a bit unless I have a good photo of it. mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-68597466853030189192013-04-23T09:09:01.911-07:002013-04-23T09:09:01.911-07:00There is a cost... and pay we do. It is a passion ...There is a cost... and pay we do. It is a passion that burns within us and can't be quenched. Won't be put out. <br /><br />But through this passion not only do we get to see and photograph the winged wonders.. we meet the most fascinating people along the way. <br /><br />And life gets richer. Mia McPhersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613385411156245829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-86783487083496253992013-04-23T02:23:10.671-07:002013-04-23T02:23:10.671-07:00Another great thought provoking post with some bea...Another great thought provoking post with some beautiful photos Chris :)<br /><br />When I was younger I used to hare off to "twitches" to see rare birds although these days I only occasionally go locally. But as you say it leaves you feeling unsatisfied even though you get the "tick". I'm a lot more relaxed about birding these days.<br /><br />Trying to find time for family, work, commitments and interests is very difficult. At the minute I am frustrated because I want to go off to a reserve to see newly arrived migrants but I can't find the half day I need because of commitments/obligations. So somehow have to tell myself I'll get there eventually!<br /><br />Sorry you missed that special outing. Just try and slow down a little and keep on enjoying the birds which is the important part :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-86795029943488593572013-04-22T14:22:22.685-07:002013-04-22T14:22:22.685-07:00Yes, we can let these special 'addictions'...Yes, we can let these special 'addictions' take over our lives.. That is when we need to back up a little --and get some balance in our lives. I'm that way with Genealogy... I get lost for hours and hours in my Family History... BUT--it will eat me up if I let it.... Blogging too!!!! ha<br /><br />You got a wake-up call.. Sorry you missed that special outing... Now---do yourself a favor and slow down a bit and put some balance into your busy life.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-45774899379753100432013-04-22T10:51:15.921-07:002013-04-22T10:51:15.921-07:00You don't have to get all your life birds in o...You don't have to get all your life birds in one season. Step back and enjoy the ride. Take in your surroundings. There are bug wings awaiting. Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10136566754402476915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-54305052180017329342013-04-22T08:47:44.948-07:002013-04-22T08:47:44.948-07:00Addiction, obsession, pastime. Call it what you wi...Addiction, obsession, pastime. Call it what you will Chris but you've definitely got it. I've had it for years and it's done me no serious harm apart from the outlay on bins, cameras, lenses books, clothing, boots, trips. Hey on second thoughts.... <br /><br />Enjoyed your narrative and pictures. Keep taking the pills.Phil Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846400106748443969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-7338285158396571602013-04-22T02:39:43.986-07:002013-04-22T02:39:43.986-07:00It is weird how birding can be addicting. I guess ...It is weird how birding can be addicting. I guess it depends on how much you are willing to spend to get that lifer. I miss out on a lot of birds because I work full time. By the time I am able to get out there to see one, they are long gone. Sometimes I try to plan a vacation to include some great birds. Sorry you missed out on the get together with your friend, I hope they understand. Have a happy week!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-69599171673212582122013-04-21T20:39:41.535-07:002013-04-21T20:39:41.535-07:00Almost all passions can cut into the pocketbook. ...Almost all passions can cut into the pocketbook. But what the heck.Gaelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784162697113288888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-90835377262970450882013-04-21T18:14:49.525-07:002013-04-21T18:14:49.525-07:00Take the time to remember how short life is Chris!...Take the time to remember how short life is Chris!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020604933621899108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-32922968599148212192013-04-21T18:05:05.423-07:002013-04-21T18:05:05.423-07:00Birding can be so addicting! Luckily my son keeps ...Birding can be so addicting! Luckily my son keeps my in check by protesting if we go birding to often:)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481372510221914366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-83458481439041683722013-04-21T13:54:00.870-07:002013-04-21T13:54:00.870-07:00yep
addiction
put down the camera
and step away fr...yep<br />addiction<br />put down the camera<br />and step away from the life list<br />Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10329289442910294160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-31438774278612380192013-04-21T13:05:47.672-07:002013-04-21T13:05:47.672-07:00Easy to do! I can relate to this and have to make...Easy to do! I can relate to this and have to make sure I keep my feet firmly on the ground and not let it become an obsession. Great post on a topic not generally covered by most.Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13931448617460317916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-22366645293490455322013-04-21T12:00:39.446-07:002013-04-21T12:00:39.446-07:00Tent would be okay if the birds would hang out, to...Tent would be okay if the birds would hang out, too!Brenda's Arizonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880225110712592548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-68826319088718500162013-04-21T11:21:54.900-07:002013-04-21T11:21:54.900-07:00Just be sure to go somewhere you can blog for shar...Just be sure to go somewhere you can blog for sharing! <br />Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354559064351144704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196318759342517444.post-84408582179719640182013-04-21T10:01:33.971-07:002013-04-21T10:01:33.971-07:00sorry about you missing the event with your friend...sorry about you missing the event with your friend! hope they forgive you!<br /><br />and glad you are sharing this madness with pat. :)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.com