tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post9201319273299944949..comments2024-03-26T10:41:16.229-06:00Comments on Birding Is Fun!: Flying Penguins, Dead Razorbills and the Big Birding Drama Unfolding in FLAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11333731452974780237noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-3200032151311358192013-01-09T06:34:30.340-07:002013-01-09T06:34:30.340-07:00Thank you KathieAnd others, I wanted to make more ...Thank you KathieAnd others, I wanted to make more people aware of the situation here and the ramifications of it and to encourage others to do what they can for birds. There will be other situations like this in the future and as birders we should all do what we can to help, even if it's just educating others about the plight of the birds.Lillian Stokeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07502894963696555318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-65319302170385333542013-01-08T01:01:57.817-07:002013-01-08T01:01:57.817-07:00Lillian, thank you so much for writing about this ...Lillian, thank you so much for writing about this and making myself and others aware of what is going on. the photos are fantastic as always and the info timely and important. I love it that you encourage others to use eBird! I will share this story on my Facebook page!Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-69711491546240095322013-01-07T19:41:12.617-07:002013-01-07T19:41:12.617-07:00This was a fascinating read. Very cool to have a ...This was a fascinating read. Very cool to have a rare bird show up, but unnerving at the same time. -JoshJosh Wallestadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12547530391406974019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-89463344779507054882013-01-07T19:40:35.359-07:002013-01-07T19:40:35.359-07:00This was a fascinating read. Very cool to have a ...This was a fascinating read. Very cool to have a rare bird show up, but unnerving at the same time. -JoshJosh Wallestadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12547530391406974019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-66553624250536927232013-01-07T17:16:15.517-07:002013-01-07T17:16:15.517-07:00I volunteer for Save Our Seabirds in Sarasota. We ...I volunteer for Save Our Seabirds in Sarasota. We were talking about these little guys the other day. My hope is to not see one come into the sactuary, however, if one does we will do our very best to rehab and release it. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616457720624133637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-82298153415284849722013-01-07T15:24:02.805-07:002013-01-07T15:24:02.805-07:00Excellent post! Very informative. I have heard abo...Excellent post! Very informative. I have heard about the Razorbills on Anna Maria and hope to be able to see them on my next trip to the west coast of Florida. Terrific suggestions you offer here to birders concerning situations such as this. Your photographs of these fascinating birds are superb!Julie G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08552498284012539176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-47023566733270637972013-01-06T12:25:52.356-07:002013-01-06T12:25:52.356-07:00Excellent post. Saw Razorbills off coast of NC aft...Excellent post. Saw Razorbills off coast of NC after Christmas.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13754422711386464231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-36058620375049513612013-01-06T10:05:41.228-07:002013-01-06T10:05:41.228-07:00My daughter found the remains of a Razorbill, last...My daughter found the remains of a Razorbill, last week, on the beach near John's Pass, Treasure Island. She sent me a picture from her phone. Such a sad situation! Jan FerrellJan Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07909821618315404714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-43312214861868398092013-01-06T06:29:43.939-07:002013-01-06T06:29:43.939-07:00Thanks so much Tammy and Kim, it is a big drama un...Thanks so much Tammy and Kim, it is a big drama unfolding daily. The Town of Sanibel is sending out a press release to all the papers on the Razorbills, using my photos with it. We will see more stories like this in the future, so important for us all to advocate for birds, something you do with excellence, KIm!Lillian Stokeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07502894963696555318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-20582248366948258192013-01-06T04:27:21.659-07:002013-01-06T04:27:21.659-07:00What a superb post, Lillian. We've been watchi...What a superb post, Lillian. We've been watching this exciting, fascinating, and sobering drama play out, and it's a great opportunity to learn more about this from people on the scene like you and Don. You have to wonder how many more of these dramas we will see unfold as they planet continues to warm. <br /><br />I wanted to offer special thanks for the conservation message you closed with. Wonderfully written and perfectly stated, my friend!<br /><br />Kimberly Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111614059575304808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-73682012094961652102013-01-05T20:20:34.798-07:002013-01-05T20:20:34.798-07:00Great post Lillian! I've been following the Ra...Great post Lillian! I've been following the Razorbill invasion, but haven't been lucky enough to see one yet! Your photos are excellent!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481372510221914366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-13943727197040438482013-01-05T10:46:23.768-07:002013-01-05T10:46:23.768-07:00Thanks, Robert. It is an ongoing drama, with the R...Thanks, Robert. It is an ongoing drama, with the Razorbills in the middle of it. We are watching it play out before our eyes. They are such adorable birds, our hearts go out to them.Lillian Stokeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07502894963696555318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-14626785737526992722013-01-05T08:27:22.270-07:002013-01-05T08:27:22.270-07:00Fascinating post Lillian. Really great images and ...Fascinating post Lillian. Really great images and interesting discussion on the on-going drama.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11333731452974780237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-22178076388960393332013-01-05T08:18:11.718-07:002013-01-05T08:18:11.718-07:00Thanks for your kind words, Hilke. Yes, the birdin...Thanks for your kind words, Hilke. Yes, the birding list serves are such a good source of find where birds are in an area. I have been lucky to go to Machias Seal Island, off of Maine, to see breeding Razorbills, that's where I got the shots of the breeding plumage Razorbills.Lillian Stokeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07502894963696555318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068198388134099737.post-88802887329943780232013-01-05T07:26:21.197-07:002013-01-05T07:26:21.197-07:00Great post, Lillian! Informative, educational and ...Great post, Lillian! Informative, educational and pleasure for the eyes! I'd love to see one. Once drove 3 hours to Andrews Point on Cape Ann in vain. That was before I started relying on sightings reported on the various bird listservs. Hilke Brederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357741278362930033noreply@blogger.com