tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post2106679762231013973..comments2024-03-26T10:41:16.229-06:00Comments on Birding Is Fun!: Saluting the Flag!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11333731452974780237noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-37092860435984517022013-04-18T06:03:11.363-06:002013-04-18T06:03:11.363-06:00Great day of birding! Loved your photos of the Ev...Great day of birding! Loved your photos of the Evening Grosbeaks!Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13931448617460317916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-36790289071422005612013-04-16T23:58:13.352-06:002013-04-16T23:58:13.352-06:00Oh yes Kathie, I had neither of these birds, and f...Oh yes Kathie, I had neither of these birds, and fear I may have to travel even farther north/higher for them, but what a satisfaction it would be to have those grey birds...<br /><br />Hey, if you're going to be throwing up a salute, let me know! : ) Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-6618852188961714842013-04-16T23:56:26.940-06:002013-04-16T23:56:26.940-06:00Thanks for stopping by Kelly.Thanks for stopping by Kelly.Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-18578018692715869902013-04-16T23:56:15.179-06:002013-04-16T23:56:15.179-06:00Oh my Jeff...
It sounds like you're a trooper...Oh my Jeff...<br /><br />It sounds like you're a trooper with the time you've had (Lewis would be proud!) But you'll have to come by again and do it properly; there's much good stuff to be had!<br />I'm looking forward to the next time you're in town. You can teach me some stuff!Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-24991214703642460262013-04-16T23:27:17.475-06:002013-04-16T23:27:17.475-06:00Well Laurence, you got just about all the mountain...Well Laurence, you got just about all the mountain trophies, didn't you! And your post is delivered with your usual panache! It's been a long while since I have seen a mountain chickadee or a mountain bluebird, so maybe I will have to "salute the Flagstaff" soon as well! I would especially love to see a Clark's Nutcracker or a Gray Jay too!Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-18776849851792559632013-04-16T22:08:49.011-06:002013-04-16T22:08:49.011-06:00Hahaha....great post. You always make me laugh!Hahaha....great post. You always make me laugh!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263405659108175434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-66470355653072859532013-04-16T21:15:59.628-06:002013-04-16T21:15:59.628-06:00Always love the narrative--makes me smile! My Flag...Always love the narrative--makes me smile! My Flagstaff birding so far has been limited to mostly drive-by birding and gas-station/fast food-joint-parking-lot birding during our trips between Utah and Phoenix. I was delighted when I saw a Lewis's Woodpecker fly from one dead Ponderosa to another just north of the city. It's the only one I've seen in Arizona so far.Jeff Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10187254626464369811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-25431838569295757672013-04-16T18:48:35.586-06:002013-04-16T18:48:35.586-06:00Thanks Chris. They're my favorite Jay (risky a...Thanks Chris. They're my favorite Jay (risky admittance, I know, especially as I have seen Green Jays), so naturally I have zero photos of them : )Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-37676130855500772412013-04-16T13:51:46.457-06:002013-04-16T13:51:46.457-06:00Gorgeous birds here. Nice shots on all of these b...Gorgeous birds here. Nice shots on all of these birds. The Pinyon Jays are tricky. I still haven't gotten a shot that I'm thrilled with! Love the Evening Grosbeak and Mountain Bluebirds!Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-72570793276494152822013-04-16T08:42:43.377-06:002013-04-16T08:42:43.377-06:00Thanks Hilke. I hope you make it back some time so...Thanks Hilke. I hope you make it back some time soon. Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-21072405776726044842013-04-16T04:47:50.910-06:002013-04-16T04:47:50.910-06:00Terrific post, Laurence! Brings back great memorie...Terrific post, Laurence! Brings back great memories of my visit to Flagstaff years ago before I was into birding. Love your photos of the Evening Grosbeak, Mountain Bluebird, Acorn Woodpecker .... actually all of them. Hilke Brederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357741278362930033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-85233647709656404292013-04-15T21:05:46.850-06:002013-04-15T21:05:46.850-06:00And the Rainbow Snow Buntings!And the Rainbow Snow Buntings!Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-34546510498880848112013-04-15T20:40:32.252-06:002013-04-15T20:40:32.252-06:00That's probably when the really rare birds sho...That's probably when the really rare birds show up. You know, all the white hawks, blue hawks, and green hawks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-27053080774776689462013-04-15T19:59:26.320-06:002013-04-15T19:59:26.320-06:00As a current teacher, I can say, "yes."
...As a current teacher, I can say, "yes."<br />Perhaps this does explain, in no small part, my affinity for the Woodpeckers. <br />Luckily, there wasn't too much snow when I was up there, but sometimes that whole interstate is shut down. The birds must love it!Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-54070213656669036002013-04-15T19:53:45.921-06:002013-04-15T19:53:45.921-06:00Oh yeah Tammy? : )
Thanks for stopping by. Not ev...Oh yeah Tammy? : )<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. Not everyone can have a cool yellow unibrow.Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-77988699635238126142013-04-15T19:49:27.471-06:002013-04-15T19:49:27.471-06:00Great post, Laurence! Looks like you had a fine da...Great post, Laurence! Looks like you had a fine day in Flagstaff! The male Evening Grosbeaks are so colorful and I can see why the females are a bit grumpy!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481372510221914366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-51432389662685441442013-04-15T19:16:31.471-06:002013-04-15T19:16:31.471-06:00I clearly didn't do enough birding during my t...I clearly didn't do enough birding during my two visits to Flagstaff. Mind you, the snow didn't help! <br /><br />"Anybody who has to smash their face against something for a living" - would this also include teachers? I seem to recall banging my head on desks, whiteboards, and overheads quite a bit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-28323617080803773532013-04-15T16:36:41.416-06:002013-04-15T16:36:41.416-06:00Thanks Julie for your considerate comment. It'...Thanks Julie for your considerate comment. It's interesting, because in a lot of ways the attraction to the high-elevation birding here is that cool-weather birds are visible that are otherwise out of reach in Arizona, so stuff like Downy Woodpecker and Evening Grosbeak only turn up (for the most part) in those climes, but are common at lower elevations in Pennsylvania or someplace. Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-69837944211651368652013-04-15T14:07:58.759-06:002013-04-15T14:07:58.759-06:00Reading this wonderful post was especially enjoyab...Reading this wonderful post was especially enjoyable for me, as I have only seen in person a couple of the birds mentioned here. I ohhed and aahed while scrolling through all the terrific images. The surrounding areas of Flagstaff looks like a great place to see quite a variety of beautiful birds. I especially loved the gorgeous Mountain Bluebirds, cool-looking woodpeckers, tiny Pygmy Nuthatch and striking Evening Grosbeaks. Fantastic!Julie G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08552498284012539176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-11945434728288192092013-04-15T13:12:42.969-06:002013-04-15T13:12:42.969-06:00Saludos IsidroSaludos IsidroLaurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-85523524789462284802013-04-15T12:18:18.872-06:002013-04-15T12:18:18.872-06:00Bonitas y variadas capturas.SaludosBonitas y variadas capturas.SaludosIsidro Ortizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117527899773311395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-86236220298833604372013-04-15T11:08:13.484-06:002013-04-15T11:08:13.484-06:00Thanks Rhea, I wish you some very merry birding th...Thanks Rhea, I wish you some very merry birding this week : )Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-17600509360619960872013-04-15T10:18:59.188-06:002013-04-15T10:18:59.188-06:00I am living my birding experiences through your bl...I am living my birding experiences through your blogs. Amazing photo's and your writing is captivating!Rheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17744511525958437451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-34219764950377165322013-04-15T09:36:45.789-06:002013-04-15T09:36:45.789-06:00Thanks Prairie Birder,
Especially if you're he...Thanks Prairie Birder,<br />Especially if you're heading north to south, it's worth a stop.Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-91812557758044574972013-04-15T09:07:59.576-06:002013-04-15T09:07:59.576-06:00Great photos and post, Laurence! The Flagstaff are...Great photos and post, Laurence! The Flagstaff area looks like a great place to go birding if I'm ever in Arizona.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com