tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post7888442318555986401..comments2024-01-25T09:15:58.308-05:00Comments on The Curious Birder: First SnowKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05539583838978744802noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post-66496086552870567462008-12-08T22:47:00.000-05:002008-12-08T22:47:00.000-05:00Oh boy...I haven't seen a kinglet in person. Nice ...Oh boy...I haven't seen a kinglet in person. Nice catch..I can relate to chasing things around to get a photo. Twice in one day, I chased this monarch around the pond trying to get a photo. The first time I caught up, my batteries died. The second time the new batteries I had were dead. I never did get it, but at least it wasn't in the snow...<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://ramblingwoods.com" REL="nofollow">New Rambling Woods Site</A>Rambling Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080120317890707767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post-7007122310811860232008-12-08T06:44:00.000-05:002008-12-08T06:44:00.000-05:00Awwww.... first snow heart! Sweeeet! We get so li...Awwww.... first snow heart! Sweeeet! We get so little here, it's fun to see it elsewhere. I've never seen or photographed a kinglet either, so great catch Kallen!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post-6644787500564531912008-12-07T22:31:00.000-05:002008-12-07T22:31:00.000-05:00Kallen,Kinglets! I can't get close to a female Ru...Kallen,<BR/><BR/>Kinglets! I can't get close to a female Ruby here. Pffft. Great job!<BR/><BR/>Would you share some snow with us southern folks? I'm hoping for more than a dusting this year. That's all we can count on. <BR/><BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post-3974110437194408942008-12-07T21:52:00.000-05:002008-12-07T21:52:00.000-05:00Hellow there Betsy (fellow lefty), yes we have to ...Hellow there Betsy (fellow lefty), yes we have to stick together! ;o).<BR/>I saw my first golden crowned last weekend and have been obsessed with getting a picture of one. Seriously these little birds have captured my heart the moment I saw them. They are a little bigger than a hummingbird and have some of their fluttering tendencies. They are also not too afraid of humans and the one I got the photo of almost landed on my shoulder. I was beside myself and couldn't breath. I love these little guys!!<BR/><BR/>Shelley, squirrels can be such little stinkers. I spend about $5.00 a week on peanuts for the little creeps and they swear at me when I am going out there to feed them. Sheesh, they should be bowing at my feet, not hollaring at me. I can't help it though. If I don't feed them, they will raid and ruin my feeders, plus, I have developed a special fondness for Squiggy. I think he lost his family somehow and he is all by himself. The others come in pairs but not Squiggy, he is a loner.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539583838978744802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post-61007438158332797862008-12-07T21:39:00.000-05:002008-12-07T21:39:00.000-05:00A lovely post today on your first snow! I know tho...A lovely post today on your first snow! I know those birds will love your holly! Laughed about the squirrel cursing you - I have one that does that to me and my kitty marvin. Even when I'm throwing him some treats out the window!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534904024320623895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post-6502888992547465242008-12-07T20:11:00.000-05:002008-12-07T20:11:00.000-05:00Hey Lefty Friend!!!!! Shall we start a Lefties Cl...Hey Lefty Friend!!!!! Shall we start a Lefties Club????? ha.... Beautiful pictures of your snow and critters/birds. I have never seen a Golden Crowned Kinglet before. Beautiful bird!!!Betsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post-19244183228078806162008-12-07T19:06:00.000-05:002008-12-07T19:06:00.000-05:00Nice little Kinglet, could be female, but hard to ...Nice little Kinglet, could be female, but hard to say for certain w/o seeing the "crest" raised. Maybe if you get the squirrel to cuss at, that might do it! And I was very moved by your wonderful observation about beauty. I love the peaceful contemplative feeling in cemetaries (the older the better) too.Deborah Godinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15175977572194074388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post-35147995785321333572008-12-07T18:07:00.000-05:002008-12-07T18:07:00.000-05:00Sharon, thanks for stopping by. I was wondering h...Sharon, thanks for stopping by. I was wondering how you were doing, so I am glad to hear from you. Yes, I have been practicing since the last time we were in contact. I am sitting here sore in the shoulders though. I was holding the camera up high for so long trying to get kinglet pictures the past couple of days that I have lactic acid soreness in my arms. LOL! Who knew taking photos could be so rough on the body. ;o)<BR/><BR/>Dawn, I thought of you after I took the picture. Honestly, I took the photo and it was so small that when I went to review it, I thought it was a photo of his rear end!! I was stoked when I realized it wasn't his butt but his face. HA!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539583838978744802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post-24452422417096864112008-12-07T17:18:00.000-05:002008-12-07T17:18:00.000-05:00Yes looks like you got your little golden crowned ...Yes looks like you got your little golden crowned kinglet. I love that little birdie. <BR/>You are so right about the best things in life are free...just go for a walk and enjoy the peace and beauty all around..<BR/>very well said...<BR/>thanks..Dawn Finehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320576787003821586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post-51651535586745323262008-12-07T16:59:00.000-05:002008-12-07T16:59:00.000-05:00It's been several days since I've been to your blo...It's been several days since I've been to your blog but my gosh you have grown by leaps and bounds! Your photo's look wonderful! You should be proud of how far you've come, and I know you'll go a lot farther.<BR/><BR/>The snow was so nice today, wasn't it. My husband said he loves to run when it's snowing because it's so peaceful. <BR/><BR/>Nice shot on the Kinglet. Can't say that I've seen one before.A New England Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post-60573836523655265042008-12-07T16:52:00.000-05:002008-12-07T16:52:00.000-05:00Thanks for confirming Ruth, and thanks for telling...Thanks for confirming Ruth, and thanks for telling me the gender. I would never have guessed that one.<BR/><BR/>Beth, thanks for your kind words. I am getting better with the camera. One thing it has taught me is patience which is something I lack. <BR/><BR/>Rich, I am so happy to hear you are getting interested in the smaller birds. I bet you get some really nice ones in Alaska. Ones I have probably never seen before. They are fun to photograph if you have the patience for it and based on the photos on your blog, I bet you would be really good at it!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539583838978744802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post-20533884875331172642008-12-07T15:29:00.000-05:002008-12-07T15:29:00.000-05:00Because of this site, I am starting to pay attenti...Because of this site, I am starting to pay attention to the small birds. Snow: White snow makes things look and feel great - even at 30 below zero. <BR/><BR/>Enjoy the snow. Have a good day!Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722715751099817584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post-78667431365183096772008-12-07T13:57:00.000-05:002008-12-07T13:57:00.000-05:00That is amazing! Those little kinglets are so hard...That is amazing! Those little kinglets are so hard to photograph--and you think you have trouble taking bird pictures. Congratulations. The holly berries in the snow are beautiful too as is the whimsical heart--I hope you still feel as happy with the 20th snow!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02604780070187163751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770651210715066081.post-53086980810923910842008-12-07T13:41:00.000-05:002008-12-07T13:41:00.000-05:00Golden Crowned Kinglet for sure (and I'm thinking ...Golden Crowned Kinglet for sure (and I'm thinking probably a female). Aren't they cute? I always felt fortunate to be able to snap a picture in the nanosecond they weren't moving too.<BR/>Enjoy your snow!RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.com