tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post6731621155700448108..comments2024-01-25T09:15:58.308-05:00Comments on The Curious Birder: Birding -on the Brink of InsanityKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05539583838978744802noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post-72861845409996406912009-10-10T17:39:57.375-04:002009-10-10T17:39:57.375-04:00Hi Kim. I can't help with any of the ID's ...Hi Kim. I can't help with any of the ID's BUT I wish I had your problem. Most if not all of our summer migrant Warblers have left the country & now we are waiting for winter Thrushes to arrive. FAB.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post-74580812731363728622009-10-09T12:54:07.693-04:002009-10-09T12:54:07.693-04:00Great disclaimer!Great disclaimer!Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722715751099817584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post-40173967672491846762009-10-09T12:08:28.609-04:002009-10-09T12:08:28.609-04:00Hey, Kim, I'm with you on the disclaimer! No ...Hey, Kim, I'm with you on the disclaimer! No one should EVER read my blog for educational purposes (HA HA!) - it's purely entertainment. Your blog, however, does have good educational value - I learn here. You know warblers. I don't even try to ID most of them...<br /><br />Thanks for the PLANKS tip! I Googled it and can't wait to try. I need some help!!!!<br /><br />MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post-71876703127874510162009-10-09T08:38:20.008-04:002009-10-09T08:38:20.008-04:00Thanks Andy, I have to cover my tracks you know as...Thanks Andy, I have to cover my tracks you know as I don't want to lead any newbie astray. ;-).<br /><br />John, There were two birds on the same branch but I only remember taking pictures of one. I never thought of that but am going to look. As if it can't get amymore confusing!! OMG. First thing I am going to do during lunch is whip out my guides to see for myself. And thanks for the tidbit on habitat, another birder emailed me last evening with the same observation and it would make sense.<br /><br />Well said Robert! That's why I love the blogaspere so much!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539583838978744802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post-2026438273368905682009-10-08T21:32:27.473-04:002009-10-08T21:32:27.473-04:00I agree: blogs are a way to make the writer think ...I agree: blogs are a way to make the writer think as much as inform the reader, and also get feedback. It's a way to inspire us to be more curious.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17989947946488835186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post-65033387165637546872009-10-08T20:57:30.737-04:002009-10-08T20:57:30.737-04:00On the first bird, I agree with Blackpoll. That wa...On the first bird, I agree with Blackpoll. That was my first thought on seeing it. <br /><br />On the second, I would give a tentative Blackpoll, or maybe <i>Dendroica</i> sp. By the way, are you sure photos 3 & 4 are the same bird? The underparts in photo #3 look like a Black-throated Green, while the upperparts in photo #4 look like a Blackpoll.<br /><br />Magnolia Warbler looks right for the third bird.<br /><br />By the way, when field guides describe habitat or tree preferences, they are usually referring to breeding habitat. During migration birds often use a greater variety of habitats and food sources. The other thing is that individuals within a species can show a lot of plumage variation and may not all look typical in every detail.John B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00163297234733313179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post-12101448774580674092009-10-08T19:31:59.205-04:002009-10-08T19:31:59.205-04:00That is one of the best disclaimers I have ever re...That is one of the best disclaimers I have ever read! :)Andyhttp://andyslens.com/index/noreply@blogger.com