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Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 dodge #312538 Apr 10th, 2010 at 10:02 AM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,814 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,814 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri Originally Posted by dodge dIANE AN THORN HAVE A MUCH NICER ONE. hD WONT LET ME UP GRADE. yET........... I guess whatever one has,they want better, huh. The same with all of us I guess. I sure think yours is great. I guess you could put back the $$$ until you could say to him, "well I have saved the money for my new camera, so I would like to get it now--before the price goes up"--(perhaps that would help sway him) ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 JunieGirl #312540 Apr 10th, 2010 at 10:07 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania I have the money saved, he just wont say ok..loL $600. is too much for a camera he says.. Maybe he just didnt like having to take me to it b PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 dodge #312543 Apr 10th, 2010 at 10:12 AM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,814 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,814 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri Now there is a thought--Rod is like that a lot of the time. have yo tried "I am going to buy"....Sometimes if I ask, Rod figures there is a reason I am asking so he says no---so I have learned to say, "I am going to"....and if he does not like the idea he says so, but otherwise he just says a'oh ok'... ((I caught him saying no at such silly times, that I began to pay attention & the above is the conclusion that I came to.)) ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 JunieGirl #312556 Apr 10th, 2010 at 10:58 AM Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,521 Nashville, TN Thornius The Bird Man Thornius The Bird Man Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,521 Nashville, TN I don't need a better camera...just better lenses. But my next lens I need will cost $1,000.00 and the prices go UP from there. Some folks that I know are using $10,000.00 lenses to photograph birds. Kingdoms RAGE and go to war...but the PEasants plant potatoes.. EARTH FIRST! (we'll strip-mine the OTHER planets later.)

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 Thornius #312562 Apr 10th, 2010 at 11:26 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania That means I arent the craziest!!!!!!!!!!! I cant put another lens on mine is the problem. daaaaaaaa PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 dodge #312617 Apr 10th, 2010 at 06:08 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,743 Likes: 31 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,743 Likes: 31 Monroe, NC here's my bluebird. They've been swarming the trees all day.

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 Bestofour #312632 Apr 10th, 2010 at 07:18 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Wow how pretty they are. goodshot sheri PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 dodge #312634 Apr 10th, 2010 at 07:28 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,743 Likes: 31 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,743 Likes: 31 Monroe, NC thanks. we're gonna have babies. I wonder if he's a baby that was born here last year.

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 Bestofour #312635 Apr 10th, 2010 at 07:42 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,814 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,814 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri Originally Posted by Bestofour thanks. we're gonna have babies. I wonder if he's a baby that was born here last year. oh how wonderful!!!! and yes that is a great shot, sheri!!!! ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 JunieGirl #312668 Apr 11th, 2010 at 07:25 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania I think they have litters more than one time a year.. gorgous dodge PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 dodge #312674 Apr 11th, 2010 at 09:17 AM Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,521 Nashville, TN Thornius The Bird Man Thornius The Bird Man Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,521 Nashville, TN They can have up to FOUR, "litters" a year! Kingdoms RAGE and go to war...but the PEasants plant potatoes.. EARTH FIRST! (we'll strip-mine the OTHER planets later.)

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 Thornius #312675 Apr 11th, 2010 at 09:18 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Hey I got one right>.LOL Thanks thorn PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 dodge #313113 Apr 14th, 2010 at 05:53 PM Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 82 romulus mi usa beth saelens Member beth saelens Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 82 romulus mi usa my bird is the cowbird, one second from the right, but no expensive camera or close ups,, not of the outside birds.. i forgot how to post the pic to this?

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 beth saelens #313114 Apr 14th, 2010 at 05:57 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dO YOU DO PHOTOBUCKET AT ALL bETH? COPY AN PASTE......... B PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 beth saelens #313115 Apr 14th, 2010 at 05:57 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,814 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,814 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri a dove and a lone Goldfinch ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 JunieGirl #313117 Apr 14th, 2010 at 05:58 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania lIKE THIS ONE ? B PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 dodge #313158 Apr 14th, 2010 at 10:07 PM Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,521 Nashville, TN Thornius The Bird Man Thornius The Bird Man Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,521 Nashville, TN Dodge got a male Goldfinch! Kingdoms RAGE and go to war...but the PEasants plant potatoes.. EARTH FIRST! (we'll strip-mine the OTHER planets later.)

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 Thornius #313159 Apr 14th, 2010 at 10:13 PM Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,521 Nashville, TN Thornius The Bird Man Thornius The Bird Man Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,521 Nashville, TN I gotcher Cowbirds ri'cheer, Baby! BROWN-HEADED COWBIRDS Kingdoms RAGE and go to war...but the PEasants plant potatoes.. EARTH FIRST! (we'll strip-mine the OTHER planets later.)

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 Thornius #313184 Apr 15th, 2010 at 05:56 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Hey you sure do have a cow bird. Joke part is ........... THATS A HORSES LEG.LOL PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 dodge #313258 Apr 15th, 2010 at 12:24 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,814 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,814 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri Originally Posted by dodge lIKE THIS ONE ? B yes, Ma'am, just like that one. ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 JunieGirl #313260 Apr 15th, 2010 at 12:28 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Isnt he pretty? b I have his photo framed on my tv. b PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 JunieGirl #313362 Apr 16th, 2010 at 01:44 PM Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 82 romulus mi usa beth saelens Member beth saelens Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 82 romulus mi usa thats my mystery bird, still didnt figure out how to post on this thread, thats my bird,, no cows but my mystery bird is them,, thanks,,

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 beth saelens #313370 Apr 16th, 2010 at 03:03 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania They say its a titmouse beth..... IHey do you upload to photobucket? I can help you if you want . Step by step. dodge PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 dodge #316930 May 9th, 2010 at 11:46 AM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,743 Likes: 31 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,743 Likes: 31 Monroe, NC Mr. Mockey let me get on the fence post with him almost. He wasn't a bit afraid.

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 Bestofour #316932 May 9th, 2010 at 12:10 PM Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,521 Nashville, TN Thornius The Bird Man Thornius The Bird Man Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,521 Nashville, TN Mockingbirds LOVE people! They will come up next to you or let you get next to them. They are VERY friendly, curious birds. Kingdoms RAGE and go to war...but the PEasants plant potatoes.. EARTH FIRST! (we'll strip-mine the OTHER planets later.)

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 Thornius #316937 May 9th, 2010 at 01:25 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania hUH hOW NICE. wE HAVE NO FRIENDLY BIRDS HERE. B PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 dodge #316952 May 9th, 2010 at 02:17 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom OP A Gnome's Best Friend OP angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas saw this one yesterday "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 angelblossom #316956 May 9th, 2010 at 02:26 PM Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 30,470 Likes: 61 Atlantic Canada Sunflowers Northern Star Sunflowers Northern Star Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 30,470 Likes: 61 Atlantic Canada Oh pretty..great pics. ~~Tam~ You can bury all your troubles by digging in the dirt.

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 Sunflowers #316959 May 9th, 2010 at 02:37 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Diane woodpecker? Seen on tv , they peck those holes an fill them up with nuts for the winter. Now we know why>LOL dodge PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 dodge #316962 May 9th, 2010 at 02:45 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom OP A Gnome's Best Friend OP angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas yep that my little woodpecker,, he makes a big noise tho,, He really likes that old tree "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 angelblossom #316986 May 9th, 2010 at 04:25 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Know why they make holes? They put nuts in there for winter . Gosh it showed a tree in california , loaded with holes, an the woodpecker was trying each hole for a tight fit. dodge PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 dodge #316998 May 9th, 2010 at 07:01 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,743 Likes: 31 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,743 Likes: 31 Monroe, NC that's a great picture Diane. I hear them around my house but don't see them often.

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 angelblossom #317011 May 10th, 2010 at 12:25 AM Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,521 Nashville, TN Thornius The Bird Man Thornius The Bird Man Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,521 Nashville, TN That's a male Downy Woodpecker. Kingdoms RAGE and go to war...but the PEasants plant potatoes.. EARTH FIRST! (we'll strip-mine the OTHER planets later.)

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 Thornius #317732 May 14th, 2010 at 03:39 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,814 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,814 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri I saw my mystery bird, several doves, goldfinches, purple finches, hummingbords, an oriole fly by, a--wait for it, what I think was an Indigo Bunting ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 JunieGirl #323642 Jul 4th, 2010 at 06:40 AM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,743 Likes: 31 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,743 Likes: 31 Monroe, NC My little gold finches are back. Yellow is my favorite color you know.

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 Bestofour #323658 Jul 4th, 2010 at 07:15 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Aww Pretty .. Mine are all in the christmas trees here, so I took the feeders down for a while. Excellent shot Sheri PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 dodge #323736 Jul 4th, 2010 at 09:41 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,814 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,814 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri another excellent photo, Sheri ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 JunieGirl #323855 Jul 5th, 2010 at 11:42 PM Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,521 Nashville, TN Thornius The Bird Man Thornius The Bird Man Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,521 Nashville, TN That's a MALE Goldfinch. The black forehead tells you it is a male. FEMALES have a plain yellow head. Kingdoms RAGE and go to war...but the PEasants plant potatoes.. EARTH FIRST! (we'll strip-mine the OTHER planets later.)

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 Thornius #323953 Jul 6th, 2010 at 05:42 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania hey fella , where you hiding? I am going to look at my photos , they dont look like ours , or are they? dodge PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: What Bird(s) did you see today,,,,,,, PART 2 dodge #323958 Jul 6th, 2010 at 08:47 PM Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,521 Nashville, TN Thornius The Bird Man Thornius The Bird Man Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,521 Nashville, TN I saw many frightened birds today. One half of my Bradford pear tree snapped and fell across the road blocking the ENTIRE street. I had to call the city government to come and remove it so the cars could use the street again. The job is finished and the birds have recovered nicely. Kingdoms RAGE and go to war...but the PEasants plant potatoes.. EARTH FIRST! (we'll strip-mine the OTHER planets later.)