tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post4402796208374518090..comments2023-10-12T06:58:26.451-04:00Comments on Mary's View: Bird Memories of 2007Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-77129123739452870652008-01-12T19:51:00.000-05:002008-01-12T19:51:00.000-05:00My favorite birding memories:Anything involving my...My favorite birding memories:<BR/><BR/>Anything involving my resident bluebirds, including last year's "6-pack" (6 eggs in one nest; they all fledged) and this year as being the first year I had 3 clutches in one season from the same pair.<BR/><BR/>Finally establishing a viable Purple Martin colony, 11 pairs in all, and holding the babies as I changed their dirty nests for clean ones, especially the 17 day old chick that perched on my finger and gave me the most quizzical look.<BR/><BR/>6 Life Birds at New River Gorge, W.Va., most seen while birding with Bill or Julie.<BR/><BR/>The day several years ago when a juv. Red-tailed Hawk crash-landed in my yard on his maiden flight. He had a heck of a time getting back in the air from the ground, especially as he was being dive-bombed by Tree Swallows, an Eastern Kingbird, and a bunch of other birds.<BR/><BR/>Birding "the pits" with Susan. We saw practically no birds at all, but had a lot of laughs.<BR/><BR/>And so many more - you get the idea ...<BR/><BR/>~KathiKathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186814675058675885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-54075564125753044292008-01-10T18:19:00.000-05:002008-01-10T18:19:00.000-05:00Love the photos of the bluebirds. Sorry about the ...Love the photos of the bluebirds. Sorry about the swallows. My favorite birding memory? Moving to Sycamore Canyon and seeing so many new species, but the Crested Caracara at Whitewater Draw has to be one of the tops!Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-42201288276640641522008-01-09T21:49:00.000-05:002008-01-09T21:49:00.000-05:00I remember reading all of those posts!-Waxwings ar...I remember reading all of those posts!-Waxwings are stunning birds to see for the first time!-and 100! -What a treat that must have been for you.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-84591009639723644262008-01-09T20:20:00.000-05:002008-01-09T20:20:00.000-05:00Hi Everyone,In case you stop by again, I'm glad yo...Hi Everyone,<BR/><BR/>In case you stop by again, I'm glad you enjoyed the post. I've had three days of needing to be sick in bed but went to work anyway, until today. 11 hours of sleep made a difference as I feel a little better now. I'll try to get back to the blog thing soon but not until I quit yawning, coughing and feeling FLAT.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-22411723876643379832008-01-09T20:08:00.000-05:002008-01-09T20:08:00.000-05:00Mary I enjoyed these bird memories thank you.My bi...Mary I enjoyed these bird memories thank you.<BR/>My bitter sweet bird memory was that of a robin I found in distress and after several attempts to save her..all within 20 minutes..she took her last breath in my hand and I wept.I posted that one and to read it <BR/>again I cry.Amazing the connection we make with out winged visitors!hugs NGNaturegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177418253271097079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-88968458877631503132008-01-09T18:42:00.000-05:002008-01-09T18:42:00.000-05:00Hi Mary, hope you are feeling better by now. You ...Hi Mary, hope you are feeling better by now. You got some good tips. Get well soon! TimTR Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00595967532391171082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-16795567032933887952008-01-09T17:12:00.000-05:002008-01-09T17:12:00.000-05:00Hi Mary,Some cracking bird photos and stories to g...Hi Mary,<BR/>Some cracking bird photos and stories to go with them.I do enjoy visiting here to see the many birds you have around you.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05030723007281118936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-77071293066303296552008-01-09T17:03:00.000-05:002008-01-09T17:03:00.000-05:00Dear Mary,These are the memories of a loving heart...Dear Mary,<BR/>These are the memories of a loving heart. My best bird memory is reading the post of you making the new nest for the Barn Swallows. I fell in love with you that day.<BR/>The birds know you are a kindred spirit. <BR/>Be well my friend.<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-60898325464148238522008-01-08T22:45:00.000-05:002008-01-08T22:45:00.000-05:00Mary, I'm sorry you've been under the weather. I j...Mary, I'm sorry you've been under the weather. <BR/><BR/>I just love your bird pictures, especially the one of the bluebird. What a beauty it is! <BR/><BR/>I have many bird memories this year too. I love being at a stage in my life where I have the luxury of extra time to sit quietly and watch the birds or smell the roses. <BR/><BR/>I hope you feel better quickly.Robin's Nesting Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894844125547373328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-23072507651268395332008-01-07T23:48:00.000-05:002008-01-07T23:48:00.000-05:00Even though you'd already told us the individual s...Even though you'd already told us the individual stories, when combined into one post it was overwhelming to realize what birds have meant in your life. Very cool, Mary!<BR/><BR/>Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-75962972335483545762008-01-07T23:37:00.000-05:002008-01-07T23:37:00.000-05:00There are so many great moments to choose from.......There are so many great moments to choose from....<BR/>My favorite "bird" moment may have to be the time Lucy got onto my shoe and tried to climb up my pants.<BR/><BR/>Are you better? Want some soup?Susan Gets Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-81655571962802771722008-01-07T22:53:00.000-05:002008-01-07T22:53:00.000-05:00Beautiful memories Mary and I am looking forward t...Beautiful memories Mary and I am looking forward to a whole year with you now that we have gotten to know each other. yea!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021360855817039262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-84576602408345812472008-01-07T22:36:00.000-05:002008-01-07T22:36:00.000-05:00I remember reading many of these stories. You tak...I remember reading many of these stories. You take the most wonderful pictures of the birds you love. I was so sorry to hear you've been feeling so bad.<BR/>Hope your cold goes away soon. You sound like you feel just rotten.<BR/>Stay warm and cozy...<BR/>((hugs))Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024132046092264711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-20771898874529258822008-01-07T22:20:00.000-05:002008-01-07T22:20:00.000-05:00My favorite bird memory of 2007--reading all the w...My favorite bird memory of 2007--reading all the wonderful bloggers who do so well spotting, attracting, feeding, photographing or counting birds.<BR/>My hat's off to you all.KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-6738502065778897032008-01-07T20:34:00.000-05:002008-01-07T20:34:00.000-05:00My best memory...the wood thrush I searched to see...My best memory...the wood thrush I searched to see in the dense woods, never able to find more than her song...then holding her in my hand a couple months later, after a window strike...and releasing her to eat wild grapes in our woods.<BR/><BR/>I, like you, Mary, did not make room in my hectic life for the things that give me such joy.<BR/>This last year has been wonderful.<BR/><BR/>Now, take as tender care of yourself as you do of your charges. <BR/>Honey and lemon?nina at Nature Remains.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07888238636692649668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-57585849307490817672008-01-07T20:10:00.000-05:002008-01-07T20:10:00.000-05:00Your photographs always make me smile, no matter w...Your photographs always make me smile, no matter what. And you did rebuild the nest. I remember how cool it looked. <BR/><BR/>I hope you are starting to feel better - colds seem to be going around everywhere these days. Please get better ... Happy New Year!!katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979577122006222781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-31459948180081774282008-01-07T20:02:00.000-05:002008-01-07T20:02:00.000-05:00I love your bewd memories, and feel for you re: th...I love your bewd memories, and feel for you re: the swallow memory. Wah!NatureWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272529400065960820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-16778086201030150682008-01-07T19:40:00.000-05:002008-01-07T19:40:00.000-05:00I so remember your bluebirds inside your campus! ...I so remember your bluebirds inside your campus! That's when I first started visiting your site and I have been hooked ever since! All such wonderful photos and great memories for sure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-80711953889668837572008-01-07T19:28:00.000-05:002008-01-07T19:28:00.000-05:00nice stories and awesome pictures!!unbelievable in...nice stories and awesome pictures!!unbelievable in beauty.nannykimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904490730187017812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-22531268578406741082008-01-07T18:38:00.000-05:002008-01-07T18:38:00.000-05:00Mary, I didn't think I had a favorite bird memory ...Mary, I didn't think I had a favorite bird memory and so should try harder in 2008, but I remembered one. <BR/><BR/>I had a robin's nest in a crabapple tree right by my front porch, where I could watch it and I blogged about it some, too. I hope another robin nests their this spring. I cleaned up the old nest, which I think was the right thing to do.<BR/><BR/>Carol, May Dreams GardensCarol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-7215231125686501402008-01-07T16:37:00.000-05:002008-01-07T16:37:00.000-05:00Oh Mary, I hope you're feeling better soon. My fa...Oh Mary, I hope you're feeling better soon. <BR/><BR/>My favorite bird memory from 2007 involves a chickadee and a worm....but you probably already knew that one!RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-62914347644336601032008-01-07T13:30:00.000-05:002008-01-07T13:30:00.000-05:00Such beautiful memories, Mary -- and enhanced by y...Such beautiful memories, Mary -- and enhanced by your great photos. Thanks for sharing.Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03374936227735741953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-19085857231387508332008-01-07T12:26:00.000-05:002008-01-07T12:26:00.000-05:00Lovely memories, Mary. I remember the nest you ma...Lovely memories, Mary. I remember the nest you made and placed in your porch, it was one of the first posts I read and I remember thinking what a kind person you must be to take so much trouble. Here's to a good bird year! Hope you feel better today :-)Chrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18446592829079921028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-861547022827124622008-01-07T11:37:00.000-05:002008-01-07T11:37:00.000-05:00I felt your pain reading the part about cleaning t...I felt your pain reading the part about cleaning the nest. You have a big heart and a beautiful post here. <BR/><BR/>And from your first paragraph - the lessons of integration are hard ones for me to learn. I want to be able to do it all and time conspires against me.TR Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00595967532391171082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-33528756681064944392008-01-07T10:10:00.000-05:002008-01-07T10:10:00.000-05:00Awwwww, Mary--I remember all these great moments. ...Awwwww, Mary--I remember all these great moments. I hope your barn swallows come back.dguzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811101661607351661noreply@blogger.com