Comments on: Fun with Cardinals http://thebuffleheadbirder.com/fun-with-cardinals/ Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:35:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: admin http://thebuffleheadbirder.com/fun-with-cardinals/comment-page-1/#comment-422 admin Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:06:04 +0000 http://thebuffleheadbirder.com/fun-with-cardinals/#comment-422 The feeders are fun, aren't they? The birds are always there (especially in bad weather) yet they are always doing something different. At this same feeder station I also saw a Cooper's or Sharp-shinned chasing a grackle. Even before I saw the hawk, the sudden panicked disappearance of all the birds and the way that grackle tore across the feeder area, I just knew something bad was coming. The feeders are fun, aren’t they? The birds are always there (especially in bad weather) yet they are always doing something different.
At this same feeder station I also saw a Cooper’s or Sharp-shinned chasing a grackle. Even before I saw the hawk, the sudden panicked disappearance of all the birds and the way that grackle tore across the feeder area, I just knew something bad was coming.

]]> By: Larry Jordan http://thebuffleheadbirder.com/fun-with-cardinals/comment-page-1/#comment-418 Larry Jordan Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:22:00 +0000 http://thebuffleheadbirder.com/fun-with-cardinals/#comment-418 Super captures Beth! I love feeder shots. The birds are usually easier to approach and you can get some great portrait shots you wouldn't normally see. Besides, my bird feeder shots will be different from others for many reasons. Different species, different habitat and lighting, just to name a few. Just as I love seeing birds around the bird feeders in India or Sri Lanka, I'm sure the folks who live there love seeing my California birds. If I had been quick enough last week while photographing my feeder birds, I could have gotten some awesome captures of the Sharpie that flew in. But alas, I'll have to wait for the next exciting moment that all my feeder birds take off in unison ;-) Super captures Beth! I love feeder shots. The birds are usually easier to approach and you can get some great portrait shots you wouldn’t normally see. Besides, my bird feeder shots will be different from others for many reasons. Different species, different habitat and lighting, just to name a few. Just as I love seeing birds around the bird feeders in India or Sri Lanka, I’m sure the folks who live there love seeing my California birds.

If I had been quick enough last week while photographing my feeder birds, I could have gotten some awesome captures of the Sharpie that flew in. But alas, I’ll have to wait for the next exciting moment that all my feeder birds take off in unison ;-)

]]> By: admin http://thebuffleheadbirder.com/fun-with-cardinals/comment-page-1/#comment-409 admin Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:35:49 +0000 http://thebuffleheadbirder.com/fun-with-cardinals/#comment-409 Thanks, Zen Birdfeeder: I plan to get more shots of those cardinals. There are some great mid-air action opportunities and other shots that I haven't got yet. I think they and their friends can keep me fairly busy at the ol' feeder. Thanks, Zen Birdfeeder: I plan to get more shots of those cardinals. There are some great mid-air action opportunities and other shots that I haven’t got yet. I think they and their friends can keep me fairly busy at the ol’ feeder.

]]> By: The Zen Birdfeeder http://thebuffleheadbirder.com/fun-with-cardinals/comment-page-1/#comment-408 The Zen Birdfeeder Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:01:44 +0000 http://thebuffleheadbirder.com/fun-with-cardinals/#comment-408 What a nice series of photos on the cardinals. Though common feeder birds in many areas, I don't get many so I appreciate seeing them any time they chose to visit! And I agree: feeder photography, despite being pooh-poohed by serious "nature photographers" does NOT get boring! What a nice series of photos on the cardinals. Though common feeder birds in many areas, I don’t get many so I appreciate seeing them any time they chose to visit!
And I agree: feeder photography, despite being pooh-poohed by serious “nature photographers” does NOT get boring!

]]> By: admin http://thebuffleheadbirder.com/fun-with-cardinals/comment-page-1/#comment-323 admin Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:18:06 +0000 http://thebuffleheadbirder.com/fun-with-cardinals/#comment-323 Thanks, Diane, I also like the way that female blends in. I never tire of looking at the female cardinals colors. And I got lucky with that male cardinal with the deer. I love the overall soft browns and then the splash of red above. Thanks. Amber, you're right about those feeders. They have never disappointed me for photo opps and there is definitely something reassuring to see nature in its everyday pace. Glad the cardinals were entertaining. Thanks, Diane, I also like the way that female blends in. I never tire of looking at the female cardinals colors. And I got lucky with that male cardinal with the deer. I love the overall soft browns and then the splash of red above. Thanks.

Amber, you’re right about those feeders. They have never disappointed me for photo opps and there is definitely something reassuring to see nature in its everyday pace. Glad the cardinals were entertaining.

]]> By: Amber Coakley http://thebuffleheadbirder.com/fun-with-cardinals/comment-page-1/#comment-314 Amber Coakley Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:01:38 +0000 http://thebuffleheadbirder.com/fun-with-cardinals/#comment-314 I know what you mean about never getting tired of feeder photos, or the birds that frequently visit. Sometimes it seems like life is so busy and time is so short...but even a quick glance out the window at the feeder somehow makes everything just a little better. I know what you mean about never getting tired of feeder photos, or the birds that frequently visit. Sometimes it seems like life is so busy and time is so short…but even a quick glance out the window at the feeder somehow makes everything just a little better.

]]> By: Diane C. http://thebuffleheadbirder.com/fun-with-cardinals/comment-page-1/#comment-303 Diane C. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:07:10 +0000 http://thebuffleheadbirder.com/fun-with-cardinals/#comment-303 Great pictures! I especially liked the one of the female cardinal from the back showing how her coloring blends in with her surroundings, and the first picture with the deer also. Great pictures! I especially liked the one of the female cardinal from the back showing how her coloring blends in with her surroundings, and the first picture with the deer also.

]]> By: admin http://thebuffleheadbirder.com/fun-with-cardinals/comment-page-1/#comment-226 admin Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:26:06 +0000 http://thebuffleheadbirder.com/fun-with-cardinals/#comment-226 Thanks. I like that close up too. His expression is so at-peace-with-the-world. Thanks. I like that close up too. His expression is so at-peace-with-the-world.

]]> By: Kari http://thebuffleheadbirder.com/fun-with-cardinals/comment-page-1/#comment-223 Kari Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:46:11 +0000 http://thebuffleheadbirder.com/fun-with-cardinals/#comment-223 I love the cardinal shots Beth- especially the close-up! Can you email me a copy so i can try to print it up? I love the cardinal shots Beth- especially the close-up! Can you email me a copy so i can try to print it up?

]]> By: admin http://thebuffleheadbirder.com/fun-with-cardinals/comment-page-1/#comment-215 admin Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:09:40 +0000 http://thebuffleheadbirder.com/fun-with-cardinals/#comment-215 Amy- I also love that male. I've made his image my desktop background for now. Although Miss Messy Beak might be a good one too. Amy- I also love that male. I’ve made his image my desktop background for now. Although Miss Messy Beak might be a good one too.

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