tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post7302595674731102021..comments2024-03-27T06:48:56.874-05:00Comments on The Brownstone Birding Blog: Snow Buntings Help Lift Winter SpiritsLarryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-53022648605146340732011-02-07T14:20:13.646-05:002011-02-07T14:20:13.646-05:00The buntings are understated, but still beautiful....The buntings are understated, but still beautiful. I saw my first lesser scaups and redheads yesterday, which was cool.Lana Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975996208260144558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-21543900870176121222011-01-31T10:29:05.050-05:002011-01-31T10:29:05.050-05:00Howdee Larry,
Great quotes..I love the description...Howdee Larry,<br />Great quotes..I love the descriptions too! <br />Some real great birdies in your frozen cold whiteness up there.<br />You birders up there are all so brave to go out in to the freezing temps and slippery slopes.<br /><br />Hope to see you when it all thaws.Dawn Finehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320576787003821586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-79958313899916862922011-01-22T12:11:13.346-05:002011-01-22T12:11:13.346-05:00I absolutely love those quotes Larry. A nice addit...I absolutely love those quotes Larry. A nice addition. In spite of several backroad trips, I yet to see any "snowbirds". Hard to figure considering all the nasty weather we've been having....troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-8402880190738971822011-01-21T15:18:53.473-05:002011-01-21T15:18:53.473-05:00Early Birder-Birds seem to be bothered by motion o...Early Birder-Birds seem to be bothered by motion or visual things but seem more curious than scared when I talk to them.<br /><br />kathie-Getting to different types of areas near the shore is key-open water at rivers, marshes, and coastline is where we get the majority of species in the winter.The good thing is that it's a good way to learn new spots in your new area.-Rough-legged Hawk-great bird to see!none of those on my list this year.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-62880646497074092472011-01-21T14:58:44.619-05:002011-01-21T14:58:44.619-05:00Larry, you are far ahead of me. I am currently st...Larry, you are far ahead of me. I am currently stuck at 49! I have yet to see a snow bunting anywhere around here, and like you, the snow has kept me grounded and homebound. I hope to go back to a new beach a friend took me to on MLK day earlier this week where I saw a rough-legged hawk!Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-35289321727255319872011-01-21T14:50:45.853-05:002011-01-21T14:50:45.853-05:00Snow Buntings ... delightful little birds and fun ...Snow Buntings ... delightful little birds and fun to watch as they feed. I quite often talk to the birds in the frame in the hope they will offer a good pose ... Is that sad? Excellent post Larry.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-20159153750828331762011-01-21T10:14:32.173-05:002011-01-21T10:14:32.173-05:00Ruth-Thanks-It didn't take patience in this ca...Ruth-Thanks-It didn't take patience in this case because I was enjoying watching the buntings while waiting.<br /><br />Harold-It is interesting to watch the flock move all in white..Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-71410094089819373732011-01-21T07:28:44.909-05:002011-01-21T07:28:44.909-05:00I'd love to see snow buntings, they come to th...I'd love to see snow buntings, they come to the UK too, lovely birdsCrafty Green Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02486633917197181851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-66883699225919780342011-01-20T23:43:44.074-05:002011-01-20T23:43:44.074-05:00Great series on winter birds. I love to see Snow B...Great series on winter birds. I love to see Snow Buntings, especially the white flash of them as a flock flies.Harold Stiverhttp://www.ontfin.com/Wordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-3366557485208442402011-01-20T22:45:48.011-05:002011-01-20T22:45:48.011-05:00Great post Larry! Your Snow Bunting photos are amo...Great post Larry! Your Snow Bunting photos are among the best I have seen. You must have had a lot of patience to get those shots.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-7412473652254403222011-01-20T18:00:53.447-05:002011-01-20T18:00:53.447-05:00Lynne-The Killdeer didn't seem to mind me talk...Lynne-The Killdeer didn't seem to mind me talking to it-it stayed close by.<br /><br />Dan-Thanks-the important thing is,I'm having fun with it.<br /><br />Chris-Hopefully they don't get any volcanoe soot on them or that would ruin the whole effect-(just kidding of course).<br /><br />Hilke-thanks-it's so nice when birds will cooperate with the camera-If you ever end up in Connecticut during the winter, make a visit to Hammonasset. Your odds woould be pretty good of finding some.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-18961258252253999482011-01-20T08:20:37.693-05:002011-01-20T08:20:37.693-05:00Beautiful images, Larry, especially in the large f...Beautiful images, Larry, especially in the large format! I am still looking for Snow Buntings. They have been reported but have moved on whenever I showed up ;-(Hilke Brederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357741278362930033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-3535273467593750452011-01-20T08:06:17.931-05:002011-01-20T08:06:17.931-05:00Cool Larry. Snow buntings are also around Reykjaví...Cool Larry. Snow buntings are also around Reykjavík during the winter but not during the summer. They then go inland! It is rather cool to see them in winter and they enlighten the bad season very well!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336362938871245037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-14233308214530143902011-01-19T18:35:12.178-05:002011-01-19T18:35:12.178-05:00very nice post Larry - and great start to the big ...very nice post Larry - and great start to the big Jan.Dan Huberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04587246278289468905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-32458767296455850752011-01-19T18:12:31.754-05:002011-01-19T18:12:31.754-05:00I love Snow Bunings. Earlier this winter Art and ...I love Snow Bunings. Earlier this winter Art and I pulled to the side of the road to watch some in the distance. The whole flock flew up and swirled around the truck. Itvwas like sitting in a snow globe!<br /><br />It made me smile to think of you talking to a lonesome bird on the shore. You're a good guy.Lynne at Hasty Brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187035706322695138noreply@blogger.com