tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post116839808476666216..comments2023-10-12T06:58:26.451-04:00Comments on Mary's View: Wind, Birds, Toes, etc...Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-1168636064328754442007-01-12T16:07:00.000-05:002007-01-12T16:07:00.000-05:00Hey, tell Chloe that Bella is always welcome in St...Hey, tell Chloe that Bella is always welcome in Stewartstown, Pa. With 5 of my own now she will get lost in the crowd but what the heck the more the merrier! I loved those eyes on Chloe. Bella looks so laid back who would ever guess she isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer??? Mary, you always make me laugh! Whatever you do, do not let Swami talk you into a yak though, you have your hands full with Mr. Biggins!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-1168479975059840252007-01-10T20:46:00.000-05:002007-01-10T20:46:00.000-05:00Mary,You and Laura made a common mistake. You tho...Mary,<BR/>You and Laura made a common mistake. You thought that the bird in the first photo was a mockingbird when it is in fact the rare and elusive Mongolian Yak Finch. <BR/><BR/>The Mongolian Yak Finch is almost always an indicator that yaks are hiding nearby. There have been many reports that El NiƱo may be blowing some of these birds off course.<BR/>\<BR/>To ensure that these very lovely birds continue to visit your area, it is very important that as soon as possible you get your own herd of yaks.The Swamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900082417288485509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-1168469069822536662007-01-10T17:44:00.000-05:002007-01-10T17:44:00.000-05:00As Laura noted, watch for that 'cocky tail'. Even ...As Laura noted, watch for that 'cocky tail'. Even when they're not seen clearly, you can recognize Mockingbirds by their attitude. They weren't around in Illinois, but we've become well acquainted here in Austin. <BR/><BR/>Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-1168459117649080812007-01-10T14:58:00.000-05:002007-01-10T14:58:00.000-05:00Such wonderful bird pictures you have here! I lov...Such wonderful bird pictures you have here! I love your puppies, they look like they love the camera! Keep up the great work on your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-1168441205309193272007-01-10T10:00:00.000-05:002007-01-10T10:00:00.000-05:00Love those bird pictures. Mockingbird -- not fema...Love those bird pictures. Mockingbird -- not female house finch. No worries!<BR/><BR/>I find that the bird books get me close but sometimes I search on Google and then click on images to see pictures of REAL birds that I think might be the bird I'm after. It helps somewhat but not always!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-1168439685772051772007-01-10T09:34:00.000-05:002007-01-10T09:34:00.000-05:00Kewl birds Mary! I love the little rear end shot ...Kewl birds Mary! I love the little rear end shot you got - so cute!<BR/>Sorry to hear about your tootsies - I'd rather walk through snow than walk on ice myself, just so I don't fall on my butt while looking up at a tree or bird or something.<BR/>Oh yeah, those guys need a lot of work to get into shape! Have fun watching them.<BR/>OMG - I love your dog photo and caption - LOL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-1168437628177228502007-01-10T09:00:00.000-05:002007-01-10T09:00:00.000-05:00Everyone,Thanks for your help. I tend to get bore...Everyone,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your help. I tend to get bored with things easily so I hope I keep enjoying watching the birds and blogging.<BR/><BR/>Sonia, thanks for stopping by. Keep visiting!<BR/><BR/>Laura, the comm. colleges in NC conduct BLET (Basic Law Enforcement Training). It's quite intensive and I like watching their activities. I'm working in the Public Safety programs and we offer in-service training for all first responders, even including Flight Crew members in self defense tactics. Very interesting atmosphere... You are right, if they can't run the miles, they don't make it. We had a female who was awesome in every aspect of her training but she had to drop out of the program because she couldn't pass firearms.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-1168433046488652892007-01-10T07:44:00.000-05:002007-01-10T07:44:00.000-05:00Hi Mary, I found you through "A Mark on My Wall" a...Hi Mary, I found you through "A Mark on My Wall" and I love your photos! Beautiful!<BR/><BR/>A Very Happy 2007 to you and all your family!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-1168430189178237352007-01-10T06:56:00.000-05:002007-01-10T06:56:00.000-05:00Great photos Mary! Love that sweet phoebe!Great photos Mary! Love that sweet phoebe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-1168405061238175642007-01-09T23:57:00.000-05:002007-01-09T23:57:00.000-05:00Too much self-doubt going on here. You are right ...Too much self-doubt going on here. <BR/>You are right on about your IDs. <BR/>The dogs look like they have been caught eating out of the fridge or something!<BR/>I miss Boomer.<BR/>:(<BR/>(but he is doing well, loved and cat-free)Susan Gets Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-1168402355635962592007-01-09T23:12:00.000-05:002007-01-09T23:12:00.000-05:00Oh Mary. You make me laugh. Thank you.Do you rea...Oh Mary. You make me laugh. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>Do you really need to be told that your guesses are good? That first pic is a mocker (too big to be a house finch and see that cocky tail?) And you have a phoebe! Lucky you!<BR/><BR/>I'm curious about your police cadets. They're trained at a college? Here the police academy is its own thing and they're located in the building next to ours so me and the other ladies at work amuse ourselves by watching them during their forced marches and runs around the parking lot. It's always easy to know who'll quit first - the ones way back during the runs - the ones who have to walk day after day.<BR/><BR/>You did a post a while back with more about your job - will have to go and have a look.LauraHinNJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-1168402272665099952007-01-09T23:11:00.000-05:002007-01-09T23:11:00.000-05:00I'm loving your bird pictures and your excitement ...I'm loving your bird pictures and your excitement at learning is contagious. I'm learning right along with you! Love the picture of Bella and Chloe. Those big eyes are so expressive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com