tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post6222739233359009738..comments2024-01-24T05:31:22.471-06:00Comments on troutbirder: Rare Winter Birds In Bluff Countrytroutbirderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-4823610909645862282013-01-20T16:14:31.376-06:002013-01-20T16:14:31.376-06:00Cool! I've heard that they're getting arou...Cool! I've heard that they're getting around rapidly but I've yet to see one.Congratulations on your rare visitors!Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-90139745087961518852013-01-17T20:05:33.533-06:002013-01-17T20:05:33.533-06:00Thank goodness for the winter birds. Winter would...Thank goodness for the winter birds. Winter would be extra long without them!!!<br />xo CatherineCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885238657002176243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-63870273301776220612013-01-15T17:29:49.897-06:002013-01-15T17:29:49.897-06:00We have the Titmouse year round as well as the Mou...We have the Titmouse year round as well as the Mourning Dove but not that pretty dove you show today! How exciting. I spotted a new visiting bird recently but he flew from a bush as I walked past and I only got a quick glimpse but pretty sure it was the Ruby-crowned Kinglet...Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-69070086282862633132013-01-15T10:32:02.403-06:002013-01-15T10:32:02.403-06:00HI There, We're having FREEZING rain here tod...HI There, We're having FREEZING rain here today.. Pretty to look at--but not good for one to have to be out in it.... I did get some good photo shots though!!!! ha<br /><br />Amazing that those doves have migrated so far. We have the Mourning Doves here. <br /><br />Good picture of the bluebirds too.. The birds are at the feeders constantly in bad weather.<br /><br />Have a great day.<br />Betsy<br />Betsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-76380106864895693912013-01-15T10:30:44.436-06:002013-01-15T10:30:44.436-06:00It's great that you have been able to see and ...It's great that you have been able to see and capture some new visitors to your backyard. We haven't spotted any new visitors, but we're enjoying our old friends.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-86790460216877596532013-01-15T05:36:48.996-06:002013-01-15T05:36:48.996-06:00I so enjoy spotting the bluebirds in the winter. ...I so enjoy spotting the bluebirds in the winter. I think they're a bit easier to see against a white background! If you're heading south, I'm very jealous indeed, but enjoy!warriormomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17380682916830380194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-35359748583600252932013-01-14T14:12:24.885-06:002013-01-14T14:12:24.885-06:00Common birds at uncommon times of the year. Very ...Common birds at uncommon times of the year. Very interesting.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-51572585861497179882013-01-14T12:41:51.862-06:002013-01-14T12:41:51.862-06:00Interesting about those collared doves. I love the...Interesting about those collared doves. I love the cooing sounds that doves make. <br /><br />So you snowbirds are beginning to fly this way? Well, most of you will be winging your way farther south. The last few days have been fairly balmy here, but more cold weather is still in store for us. walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-18629001684179370602013-01-13T21:27:22.796-06:002013-01-13T21:27:22.796-06:00What a thrill!! Do you see that itty bitty dot at...What a thrill!! Do you see that itty bitty dot at the north central part of Iowa? That must be my aunt. She spotted the collared dove last winter and has again seen them this year. Hope I see them!!<br /><br />Shady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-89717547439303954382013-01-13T19:05:37.093-06:002013-01-13T19:05:37.093-06:00How interesting to see a new bird. We still have ...How interesting to see a new bird. We still have the usual suspects at out feeders. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-7702216467385622412013-01-13T16:19:21.328-06:002013-01-13T16:19:21.328-06:00Hi troutbirder...how exciting to see those birds. ...Hi troutbirder...how exciting to see those birds. I recently watched the movie "The Big Year". Do you travel around looking for birds like in that movie? Is there really "a big year" for birders? I really enjoy watching the birds. I saw Cedar Waxwings in my garden for the first time a couple of weeks ago and was thrilled!Christys Cottage Wildlife Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13112409875692610049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-53709672323150772472013-01-13T16:11:50.256-06:002013-01-13T16:11:50.256-06:00I need to get out and search more. I rarely see a...I need to get out and search more. I rarely see any of the things you other bloggers do and I know they're bound to be here, just not in my yard.Ms. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263882972749791087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-12926462474355784542013-01-13T15:55:09.525-06:002013-01-13T15:55:09.525-06:00Well aren't you lucky! That is one of the adv...Well aren't you lucky! That is one of the advantages of living in the more tropical part of Minnesota! Thanks for sharing your sightings..makes me a tad jealous:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-64366873193302238352013-01-13T15:51:40.001-06:002013-01-13T15:51:40.001-06:00Iowa has a lot more than the map is sharing. We n...Iowa has a lot more than the map is sharing. We noticed them being around all the time a few years back and after taking shots of them we did the same research as you. I don't remember what country from overseas that they originated bu I do remember them coming in through Florida.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-7077859184129632972013-01-13T15:49:33.062-06:002013-01-13T15:49:33.062-06:00About the only birds around here in winter are rav...About the only birds around here in winter are ravens. Yesterday when it was -20 three were frolicking on the power line outside. Should Fish Morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18400586203204886095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-50868528572413189372013-01-13T15:15:11.390-06:002013-01-13T15:15:11.390-06:00The collared dove is in Tennessee as well, but I h...The collared dove is in Tennessee as well, but I have never seen one in Nashville. With warmer winters many animals are moving north. We have armadillos here now!betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777978398680764604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-13026012238531320052013-01-13T14:30:30.570-06:002013-01-13T14:30:30.570-06:00we have a flock here this winter, too. really pret...we have a flock here this winter, too. really pretty birds. :)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374808830322685957.post-84987480825382872412013-01-13T14:18:37.979-06:002013-01-13T14:18:37.979-06:00Congratulations Ray -- always so exciting to see a...Congratulations Ray -- always so exciting to see a new bird. :)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116903234641971344noreply@blogger.com