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[MAK]

Thank you so very much Nora-it helps that I love taking pictures and have great subjects. 

[Dot_Forrester]

All those birds obviously appreciated your putting food out for them. The red-wing blackbirds are probably sorry they arrived just in time for snow and ice and cold. I'm surprised all those male cardinals were coexisting peacefully. Here, it would be constant fighting between them. The cats and dogs are beautiful. 

Dot in PA

[carly]

Wonderful photos again today MAK!  I love all the little birds especially the Reds 

[MAK]

Wonderful photos again today MAK!  I love all the little birds especially the Reds 

Thanks Carly! Nice to hear from you. 

[WLABarb]

You had a fine time, even staying indoors! To be surrounded by beautiful kitties and sweet doggies is a good thing. The Cardinals look like brilliant tree ornaments. Such a nice variety of birds coming to visit. You had previously mentioned the White-crowned Sparrow's song. So melodious. Another fine series of photos and video, MAK. Thank you!

[MAK]

You had a fine time, even staying indoors! To be surrounded by beautiful kitties and sweet doggies is a good thing. The Cardinals look like brilliant tree ornaments. Such a nice variety of birds coming to visit. You had previously mentioned the White-crowned Sparrow's song. So melodious. Another fine series of photos and video, MAK. Thank you!

I did have a nice day indoors Barb, thank you. I think it was the first day in about a year that I didn't go out on a watch, between here and my daily falcon watches at home in Rochester. It's all good-nature is everywhere, you just need to look around you!
 

[Bobbie Ireland]

Loved the pix of the tree-full of birds on today's walk-along.

 

[OlRedHair]

MAK - Have fun this morning!

[MAK]

Loved the pix of the tree-full of birds on today's walk-along.

 

That wasn't the only tree full of birds-the blackbirds and cowbirds filled several trees! 

[MAK]

MAK - Have fun this morning!

Thanks Nora, somehow I don't think I'll have a problem doing that!   

[MAK]

   Well I ventured out this morning with a temperature of -4 degrees when I left. 2 hours later when I returned it was all the way up to 2 degrees with an expected high of 11.
Day 6 in Paradise featured many Red-tail Hawks and Blackie. As I made my way down the driveway a cow wanted to play chicken with me and as I got closer it gave in and got out of my way. I visited Bertha who came to the fence to say hi and an American Kestrel that I had trouble focusing on because I think it was too cold for my camera and the wind was making the power line it was on sway. I stayed on Dove Rd. and Ross Salvage Rd. (both dirt roads) for the entire watch as the driving conditions on the main road were terrible-snow packed and icy. My sister had the day off from work as it was closed due to the road conditions. I ended my watch with a video that begins where I turn off Route 72 onto my sisters' road, Spanker Creek Rd.-it ends at her driveway!

Click on the link below to see my photo album and some videos

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0AaN3DFm0ZMWqjKA

 http://youtu.be/gScBSEf3vJM
 http://youtu.be/5YG7CXfp2Zo
 http://youtu.be/63Wp5zSxxGg

[OlRedHair]

Wow, that is cold!  Loved the videos and album. It was really nice seeing the area and road leading up to the ranch.


Nora in NW Florida

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[marytyson]

MAK, I notice you refer to your favorite red bird and his mate as Mr. and Mrs. Cardinal. I remember in school we learned to use honorifics for various and sundry personages, and that a Cardinal was to be addressed as "Your Eminence."  Well, in my yard I often see His Eminence, but how to refer to a female Cardinal (of which the Church has none)? Her Eminence, of course!

Let me add my praise for your pictures -- they are really wonderful.

Mary in Charlotte (NC)  

[WLABarb]

WOWSERS...after looking at your pics and videos, I've got chills! Those are some tough creatures, all right. It's interesting that the ducks and geese must feel safer sleeping On Frozen Pond? Beautiful hawks. Guess I'll go have something to warm me up, now. Thanks for the tour, MAK!

[MAK]

Wow, that is cold!  Loved the videos and album. It was really nice seeing the area and road leading up to the ranch.


Nora in NW Florida

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Nora, I'm glad you enjoyed the ride!