tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post7979854528095319043..comments2024-03-27T06:48:56.874-05:00Comments on The Brownstone Birding Blog: Enjoying The MomentLarryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-42547901021553436082007-10-05T20:59:00.000-05:002007-10-05T20:59:00.000-05:00Nina-it's also fun to try and figure out what bird...Nina-it's also fun to try and figure out what birds the Mockingbird is oimitating.-It may even give you a clue of what other birds are in the area.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-28096513126004991942007-10-05T20:46:00.000-05:002007-10-05T20:46:00.000-05:00Mockingbirds are fun--I always feel like they're m...Mockingbirds are fun--I always feel like they're mocking me, though, with all the songs! Whenever I hear one, I've usually spent some time trying to figure out what it is, and of course--it's the Mockingbird,every time.nina at Nature Remains.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07888238636692649668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-74505562724116571152007-10-02T20:16:00.000-05:002007-10-02T20:16:00.000-05:00Sarala-Yes they certainly can be nature's alarm cl...Sarala-Yes they certainly can be nature's alarm clock.<BR/><BR/>birdfreak team-thanks-Imagine that-I see an uncommon Illinois bird all the time here in CT.<BR/><BR/>dana-Yes I've seen that progression in some.-I haven't really progressed.-I just try to make the most of each situation.-If I was seeing all kinds of new birds,believe me I would be looking at them.-It's just nice to know that you can approach birding in different ways.<BR/><BR/>Jayne-Yes-It's interesting to know that some of the birds in your area are a tresure to birders from different parts of the country.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-74133952082290473602007-10-02T05:55:00.000-05:002007-10-02T05:55:00.000-05:00We do take the "common" ones for granted depending...We do take the "common" ones for granted depending what "common" is in our particular area, don't we? I like the mockingbirds and so enjoy listening to their many songs.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-59350157208278948452007-10-01T22:18:00.000-05:002007-10-01T22:18:00.000-05:00Your post reminds me of something I recently read ...Your post reminds me of something I recently read about the progression of the bird enthusiast. <BR/><BR/>You start by a fascination with a bird and get more serious about finding more. Pretty soon, you have log books and are hunting for number 500, 501, etc. Then, somewhere, you notice that you are not really seeing the birds any more and begin to slow down and just appreciate them again.Hanley Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07363108115499781703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-56995879239065373222007-10-01T21:35:00.000-05:002007-10-01T21:35:00.000-05:00I LOVE mockingbirds, they are very uncommon here t...I LOVE mockingbirds, they are very uncommon here though. I have never seen one in northern Illinois, although they are reported from time to time.<BR/><BR/>Great post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-65151700889827983862007-10-01T21:02:00.000-05:002007-10-01T21:02:00.000-05:00No mockingbirds here. I love their songs though. ...No mockingbirds here. I love their songs though. Except first thing in the morning while trying to sleep. Great picture of one.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13054205963916941320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-78890624557009912122007-10-01T16:09:00.000-05:002007-10-01T16:09:00.000-05:00Patrice-Being a Red Sox Fan since the early 70's-I...Patrice-Being a Red Sox Fan since the early 70's-I know how your son feels.<BR/><BR/>I do carry a journal,but it looks like it was written by a doctor.-Messy notes that would have to be deciphered by an archaeologist.I know what they mean though-most of the time.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-38878244408119611222007-10-01T14:14:00.000-05:002007-10-01T14:14:00.000-05:00Larry,Question: Do you carry a journal with you o...Larry,<BR/><BR/>Question: Do you carry a journal with you on your outings? Your accounts are so vivid and detailed! They're wonderful. And yes, go Red Sox! My son was rooting for the Mets. There's nothing as sad as the face of a boy whose team let him down--unless, of course, it's the face of the pitcher.Patricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04348924537589754456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-18078142268890856442007-10-01T06:11:00.000-05:002007-10-01T06:11:00.000-05:00Wren-I think it's good to observe what's right in ...Wren-I think it's good to observe what's right in front of our noses some times.<BR/><BR/>ruth-It's a mission for you then-find that Mockingbird!<BR/><BR/>Mary c-It's good that you enjoy the singing-I do to.-Some people go bonkers about it when they can't sleep!<BR/><BR/>Lynne-Well put-I certainly agree.<BR/><BR/>ruthiej-The Thrasher is the less common around here.-Let us know if you ever find that Mocker-they're easy to photograph.<BR/><BR/>monarch-It's amazing to hear that they are rare in some of your areas-We so take them for granted.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-1484636244558559332007-09-30T22:24:00.000-05:002007-09-30T22:24:00.000-05:00wonderful post on the mockingbird and I am enjoyin...wonderful post on the mockingbird and I am enjoying the moment for sure! They don't breed in this area and a rare site for us! BRAVOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-29997994304228330912007-09-30T21:42:00.000-05:002007-09-30T21:42:00.000-05:00Hi Larry,I've never seen a Northern Mockingbird. ...Hi Larry,<BR/>I've never seen a Northern Mockingbird. We have the Brown Thrashers who also have many different songs in their repertoire, but they're also not very common, so I consider it a privilege to hear and see them.RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-76643996963399270472007-09-30T20:08:00.000-05:002007-09-30T20:08:00.000-05:00We don''t have mockingbirds here near home but I s...We don''t have mockingbirds here near home but I saw my first in Phoenix last spring. I got to see them with new eyes as they were life birds for me. I'm glad you got to bird "in the moment". We all need to make an effort to do so more often and look at the old birds with new eyes.Lynne at Hasty Brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187035706322695138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-63936153839493705762007-09-30T19:30:00.000-05:002007-09-30T19:30:00.000-05:00I love the songs of the mockingbird. The house I ...I love the songs of the mockingbird. The house I lived in previous to this one always had a mockingbird to wake us in the mornings - and we could hear him very well with the windows open. The past two years I've also heard a mockingbird to wake us in the mornings - but he only stays around for a couple of weeks in spring, and then I guess he takes off to find himself a mate.Mary Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08077077785157768787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-42573309156866024352007-09-30T18:27:00.000-05:002007-09-30T18:27:00.000-05:00I have yet to see a Mockingbird and would be happy...I have yet to see a Mockingbird and would be happy to come across one. They are supposed to be in our area.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-28769898502411052382007-09-30T18:14:00.000-05:002007-09-30T18:14:00.000-05:00I've always liked Mockingbirds. They generally put...I've always liked Mockingbirds. They generally put on a good show, and I don't have to travel far to see them. Doesn't get much better than that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com