tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post5567615568947985626..comments2024-03-27T06:48:56.874-05:00Comments on The Brownstone Birding Blog: Snowy Egrets Have Arrived In ConnecticutLarryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-85741477091121318472012-06-13T09:27:32.545-05:002012-06-13T09:27:32.545-05:00Darrell G. it would be more of gods country if the...Darrell G. it would be more of gods country if they would leave an open space of land alone to enjoy it.house builders have pushed the american farmer out of conn. besides high tax.they see open land they think dollar signs,lets build houses hell with the wild life in that area put a ball field, tenn, corts ect.I live in middlefield ct. were I live there are bald egeles,red tailed hawks,pelieted wood peckers, turky hawks stop building so much on a open space and praserve whats left in conn.there are already plenty of houses start renvateing them and make them new.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-37700306109840083822008-04-12T18:46:00.000-05:002008-04-12T18:46:00.000-05:00ruthiej-Great Island is swarming with them right n...ruthiej-Great Island is swarming with them right now but the platforms are set back at quite a distance. Yes I've had quite a bit of video problems lately. The Snowy Egrets are so nice to see when they first come around.<BR/><BR/>Mary-Joan is pretty good WHEN she goes.It is nice to browse without equipment until you see something good-then you wish that you had binocs and camera.<BR/><BR/>Michae-Sounds like a fun and exciting trip-I'm sure you'll have a great time!<BR/><BR/>nick s-I've seen your blog.-I have no doubt that you will easily accomplish that goal!Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-43362072655868505382008-04-12T13:48:00.000-05:002008-04-12T13:48:00.000-05:00I love the Osprey on that platform. I still need t...I love the Osprey on that platform. I still need to get a good close photo of one of those !Nick Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490579670202020981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-84224025264370286422008-04-11T10:13:00.000-05:002008-04-11T10:13:00.000-05:00Bring on the warblers is right on!!! I have 4 day...Bring on the warblers is right on!!! I have 4 days planned in May during peak warbler migration at Point Pelee. Can't wait.Michael Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01407376385374504475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-39324010144606561552008-04-10T20:31:00.000-05:002008-04-10T20:31:00.000-05:00Hi Larry,Isn't it nice just to browse around birdi...Hi Larry,<BR/><BR/>Isn't it nice just to browse around birding places without a scope, camera, or binocs? Just to listen and learn?<BR/><BR/>Hey, give Joan and handshake for me. She's getting it, right? My husband doesn't share my excitement for birds, really. But he's been asking about the return of the hummingbirds, daily. I think he has a little of the bird bug :o)<BR/><BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-14052848400185028312008-04-09T19:55:00.000-05:002008-04-09T19:55:00.000-05:00Hi Larry,My favorite picture was the osprey on the...Hi Larry,<BR/>My favorite picture was the osprey on the nesting platform! I almost never see them around here.<BR/>I liked seeing the picture of the little ferry boat on open water. Someone sent me a newspaper pic today of a barge stuck in the ice of the Mississippi near Dubuque, Iowa. All barge traffic is still stopped until the ice breaks up now -- hopefully some rain this week and next week's warmer temps will bring more springy weather and spring birds (like egrets) back to Minnesota for our viewing pleasure. At least we can see them courtesy of your blog!<BR/>P.S. I had trouble loading that 32 second bluejay video to blogger last night too--it took about 90 minutes before it finally finished!RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-10645748516769154392008-04-08T20:31:00.000-05:002008-04-08T20:31:00.000-05:00Monarch-Sounds like you're anxious for the return ...Monarch-Sounds like you're anxious for the return of the warblers!<BR/><BR/>kathiebirds-I'm going to try to capture some shots of the warblers but it can be difficult. Some stay high up in the trees and they all move around a great deal.<BR/><BR/>pa-birder-Joan has actually been interested in birds for quite some time now. She has a very good eye for seeing details and often spots birds before me. If she ever became really serious about birding,I think she would be pretty good at it. In the mean time, it's fun to have her along when she does go.<BR/><BR/>anna simpson-Thank you for stopping by anna!<BR/><BR/>Sandpiper-They disappear for a while in the central part of the state so its nice when they first come back.<BR/><BR/>lana-They are nice birds.-I imagine they are quite common in your area.<BR/><BR/>cathy-It's much more interesting for a person if they can find and identify birds for themselves.I know that it takes some of the fun out of birding if I go with more experienced birders who see and identify everything before me.<BR/><BR/>Lyme disease is always a concern but no more so in Lyme than any other part of the state. That is where it was first discovered but it is all throughout Connecticut now. If I know that I'm in a high risk area, I take extra precautions. Sometimes they get you when your not expecting it though.-I'm definitely at high risk with all the hiking I do. I'm willing to take that chance because I like the outdoors so much.<BR/><BR/>larry d-Thanks-just caught the right lighting for a change.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-81939425537302023272008-04-08T18:40:00.000-05:002008-04-08T18:40:00.000-05:00Great photos. It is very hard to catch the light i...Great photos. It is very hard to catch the light in a dark birds eyes, nicely done.Larry Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01392588137807118395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-78344672911680723562008-04-08T17:24:00.000-05:002008-04-08T17:24:00.000-05:00I love that you require your wife to establish the...I love that you require your wife to establish the bird for herself. My husband is a little impatient, but I know it's best that he figure a few out for himself.<BR/><BR/>I clicked on the black bird eye to make sure you 'really' got it ;0)<BR/><BR/>Love those egret!<BR/><BR/>And Larry - all the mention of Lyme. Are you concerned about Lyme disease and do you take precautions?Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-27029329627616284292008-04-08T15:09:00.000-05:002008-04-08T15:09:00.000-05:00I love egrets. They & herons are year long residen...I love egrets. They & herons are year long residents down here in the South, of course. So lovely!Lana Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975996208260144558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-29887616269545513872008-04-08T08:41:00.000-05:002008-04-08T08:41:00.000-05:00Great outing! It's not easy to get good detail on ...Great outing! It's not easy to get good detail on black birds, but your picture of the RWBB not only has good detail, but a catchlight on the eye! <BR/><BR/>What a wonderful sighting of all those Snowies. I see Snowies and Great Egrets quite often down in Milford, when I go to Silver Sands. They're beautiful birds.Sandpiper (Lin)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03704451520824495064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-35469832583389676262008-04-08T07:58:00.000-05:002008-04-08T07:58:00.000-05:00Fantastic photographs well done. Keep up the great...Fantastic photographs well done. Keep up the great work.Anna Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13385027077194541057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-43720518072179550302008-04-08T04:02:00.000-05:002008-04-08T04:02:00.000-05:00Sounds like a nice relaxing time. Now Snowy Egrets...Sounds like a nice relaxing time. Now Snowy Egrets are a bird I can't count on seeing any particular year, never mind 16! Sounds wonderful. Yes, Warblers and other migrants are on their way. Saw my first Barn Swallow of the year yesterday. Glad to hear that your wife Joan is taking some interest. Makes birding that much more special when you can share it with those you love.<BR/>VernAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-8733995520309831292008-04-07T22:56:00.000-05:002008-04-07T22:56:00.000-05:00Looks like you've been busy! Are you going to get ...Looks like you've been busy! Are you going to get some shots of those warblers when they come through? Until recently warblers were a catogory I largely ignored! Now I'm getting to know them!Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-37474247503323807042008-04-07T20:12:00.000-05:002008-04-07T20:12:00.000-05:00I agree with you 100%!! Bring on those Warblers! ...I agree with you 100%!! Bring on those Warblers! Love your photos and great seeing the Snowy Egrets!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-30127398843828822822008-04-07T19:31:00.000-05:002008-04-07T19:31:00.000-05:00shellmo-Thanks-They aren't to fast for me but ther...shellmo-Thanks-They aren't to fast for me but there eyes usually blend in with their plumage.Robins are pretty good that way.<BR/><BR/>birdfreak-Yes-those are the sort of conventions I like to attend also.<BR/><BR/>Patrice-It shouldn't be much longer now.-I don't know how migration works out where you live.<BR/><BR/>Jayne-It should be about the same here.<BR/><BR/>Aunt "B-I'm sort of enjoying the arrrival of a few species at a time because there will soon be mayhem.<BR/><BR/>Beth-thanks-so do I-being in them more so than writing them.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-77572828460047582602008-04-07T18:30:00.000-05:002008-04-07T18:30:00.000-05:00I always enjoy your birding adventures.I always enjoy your birding adventures.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02604780070187163751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-17902598340553792652008-04-07T08:27:00.000-05:002008-04-07T08:27:00.000-05:00I'm with you, I'm waiting for the warblers to retu...I'm with you, I'm waiting for the warblers to return. <BR/>Good you weren't disappointed and was able to view the egrets. What a thrill to be able to see the osprey nest, that's wonderful. Looks like you had a great time!!Aunt "B's" Backyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175164076224219577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-19795947821327028202008-04-07T07:47:00.000-05:002008-04-07T07:47:00.000-05:00Those egrets are so pretty! It sounds like you mi...Those egrets are so pretty! It sounds like you might just have Joan hooked on birding. Wait til she nibbles, then slowly set the hook...<BR/>When Art goes birding with me he brings a book. I can't complain too much though because he'll drive so I can be on look-out.Lynne at Hasty Brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187035706322695138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-78213945806747093182008-04-07T05:30:00.000-05:002008-04-07T05:30:00.000-05:00Beautiful Egrets Larry. I am anxiously awaiting t...Beautiful Egrets Larry. I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of the migrating birds as well. Last year, there were two weeks in mid April to May when it seemed as if they all descended at one time here on Chickadee.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-72394683231235089332008-04-07T00:17:00.000-05:002008-04-07T00:17:00.000-05:00Great photos! I love the egrets. Yes, bring on t...Great photos! I love the egrets. Yes, bring on the warblers!Patricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04348924537589754456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-71639844106702178982008-04-06T23:44:00.000-05:002008-04-06T23:44:00.000-05:00Great sighting of those Snowy Egrets! That is my ...Great sighting of those Snowy Egrets! That is my kind of convention. <BR/><BR/>Good birding to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-75242143821244641292008-04-06T21:43:00.000-05:002008-04-06T21:43:00.000-05:00Lovely photos! How lucky you were to snap the redw...Lovely photos! How lucky you were to snap the redwinged blackbird. I tried very hard this morning to snap them at our cabin but too fast for me. The Robin was agreeable luckily.<BR/>ShellShelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534904024320623895noreply@blogger.com