tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post7728819010158192306..comments2024-03-27T06:48:56.874-05:00Comments on The Brownstone Birding Blog: 10 Things A New Birder Isn't Required To DoLarryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-39814789010517509412011-09-04T14:35:53.286-05:002011-09-04T14:35:53.286-05:00This reminds me of how I used to feel about Classi...This reminds me of how I used to feel about Classical music. The field was so intimidating and the people I knew who liked Classical music were such snobs about it.<br /><br />Fortunately in my mid-30's I made friends with someone who wasn't a snob about it. He would play CDs in the background and I found myself really loving the stuff.<br /><br />Even now, I've never studied Classical music (or any music), I can't play a single note, I can't even sing. But I listen to hours and hours of Classical music simply because I love it.<br /><br />And that's also what you're saying about birding. Don't be intimidated. Do it because you love it. And don't worry about how much of an "expert" you are.Dostoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13925781122435415132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-79641943795545285022011-09-01T21:03:28.535-05:002011-09-01T21:03:28.535-05:00Hear, hear! Great list, Larry. I can't tell yo...Hear, hear! Great list, Larry. I can't tell you how many times I've had to remind myself to ease up on myself; I'll never learn all those warbler songs and chip notes and calls, and so what!? I'll probably never be able to tell the difference between many sandpipers, but I still love them!<br /><br />Thanks for this list!dguzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811101661607351661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-80939927469467102542011-09-01T18:08:09.344-05:002011-09-01T18:08:09.344-05:00Chris-thanks-Irene wasn't too bad-lost power f...Chris-thanks-Irene wasn't too bad-lost power for a couple of days but some are still without power. Vermont got it really bad.<br /><br />Kathiebirds-This is not about what birders shouldn't do-just saying do what you like and don't do what you don't like. I was trying to get better for a while but now I just try to enjoy myself and let the learning come in bits and pieces.-Some family still without power but we do have it in our house.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-59108036141047437562011-08-30T22:01:30.069-05:002011-08-30T22:01:30.069-05:00Oh, BTW, are you doing okay with the aftermath of ...Oh, BTW, are you doing okay with the aftermath of this storm? MY family in CT is still without power.Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-30974810655976044882011-08-30T22:00:15.613-05:002011-08-30T22:00:15.613-05:00Larry, well written and well said. Though you know...Larry, well written and well said. Though you know I am a consummate lister, sometimes I just want to enjoy the birds for being! And believe it or not, sometimes even I get intimidated by field trips and people I perceive of as better birders than me. I know I still have so much to learn and I get frustrated when I can't I.D. a bird. It makes me feel like a novice and I want to be good at it. Thanks for this reminder to take it slow and just enjoy the birds!<br /><br />I am slowly learning my gulls. The Bonaparte's was easy once someone pointed out the white outer primaries. Besides, it was so much smaller than the other gulls on the beach and it had black legs and a black bill, nothing like the Ring-bills, Herring or Great-black-backed. I had to separate it from laughing gull though and once I looked at my photos and the birds guides it was easy to distinguish. Still, with all their different plumages and stuff I know I have a long way to go before I master them, IF I ever do.Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-56297031816189078192011-08-30T12:24:38.604-05:002011-08-30T12:24:38.604-05:00Excellent post Larry and I hope irene will not aff...Excellent post Larry and I hope irene will not affect you too much! All the best!Chrishttp://chrisphotonature.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-23527496571195016112011-08-29T18:10:48.391-05:002011-08-29T18:10:48.391-05:00Lynne-Thanks-I agree. Sometimes there seems to be ...Lynne-Thanks-I agree. Sometimes there seems to be some misundrstanding about that.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-2115885146061062842011-08-28T20:14:26.985-05:002011-08-28T20:14:26.985-05:00I love your list! There is nothing exclusive abou...I love your list! There is nothing exclusive about birding. (or, at least there shouldn't be)Lynne at Hasty Brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187035706322695138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-35001542689200684742011-08-28T07:12:03.574-05:002011-08-28T07:12:03.574-05:00If you're a new birder things can feel judgeme...If you're a new birder things can feel judgemental even if they weren't meant to be. Birding Is Fun-Thanks for the Blasphemy! ;-)-I like that. Great quotes by Kaufman and you! <br /><br />Gaelyn-There are lots of people who have your approach but I think hardcore birders stand out more in the crowd.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-12086431635332172392011-08-27T22:51:19.416-05:002011-08-27T22:51:19.416-05:00I like to watch the birds and learn new ones when ...I like to watch the birds and learn new ones when able. That's it. I also like to learn new flowers, trees, rocks.......Gaelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784162697113288888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-50675162486936013572011-08-27T19:53:51.797-05:002011-08-27T19:53:51.797-05:00Blasphemy! ;-)
There are a few birders that come...Blasphemy! ;-)<br /><br />There are a few birders that come across as judgmental and that their form of birding is the only correct way of birding.<br /><br />I love the Kenn Kaufman quote: “There is no ‘wrong way’ to go birding. Birding is something that we do for enjoyment — so, if you enjoy it, you’re a good birder. If you enjoy it a lot, you’re a great birder.”<br /><br />Here is my quote on birding: "I claim the privilege of birding/birdwatching according to the dictates of my own conscience, and allow all people the same privilege; let them bird when, where, and however they may."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11333731452974780237noreply@blogger.com