tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post3009376761954249617..comments2023-09-03T07:44:28.801-05:00Comments on Teach me about birdwatching!: My first time!Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550692601943778577noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-42286336818810572732009-01-06T22:39:00.000-05:002009-01-06T22:39:00.000-05:00Hi Tim!!Feel free to use whatever you think is rig...Hi Tim!!<BR/>Feel free to use whatever you think is right ;)<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>Mel<BR/><BR/>p.s. How cool is that you profile Gunnar also!!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550692601943778577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-64888053267745075402009-01-06T16:58:00.000-05:002009-01-06T16:58:00.000-05:00I met Gunnar on Facebook also! If you are on too,...I met Gunnar on Facebook also! If you are on too, look me up.TR Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00595967532391171082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-36622809249644932692009-01-06T16:56:00.000-05:002009-01-06T16:56:00.000-05:00Actually, this would make an even better IATB post...Actually, this would make an even better IATB post!!!! Plus I am profiling Gunnar too! THIS IS AWESOME!!!!TR Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00595967532391171082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-16581776134543431152008-12-11T22:07:00.000-05:002008-12-11T22:07:00.000-05:00Hola Beverly,I've been away trying to finish my ne...Hola Beverly,<BR/>I've been away trying to finish my never-ending thesis, not enjoying life that much :S<BR/>But I'm almost done (hopefully will be able to defend it next March), so, I decided to do more of what I love ;)<BR/>Thanks for visiting!<BR/>MelMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550692601943778577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-43525401994249536482008-12-11T22:03:00.000-05:002008-12-11T22:03:00.000-05:00Hello Shirl,Thanks for stopping by :)It was a trip...Hello Shirl,<BR/>Thanks for stopping by :)<BR/>It was a trip to remember, a short but fun one!<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>MelMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550692601943778577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-85132841153874802252008-12-11T22:01:00.000-05:002008-12-11T22:01:00.000-05:00Hi Dr. Monkey!Thank you for the comment, you made ...Hi Dr. Monkey!<BR/>Thank you for the comment, you made me blush! hahaha<BR/>Don't think he noticed any more than the birds! hahahaMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550692601943778577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-1847395535491355792008-12-11T21:58:00.000-05:002008-12-11T21:58:00.000-05:00Hola Dawn!Thank you for the award :)I enjoy your b...Hola Dawn!<BR/>Thank you for the award :)<BR/>I enjoy your blog a lot!<BR/>Besos,<BR/>MelMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550692601943778577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-68716595611942436822008-12-11T08:56:00.000-05:002008-12-11T08:56:00.000-05:00Wow, somewhere I had the notion you'd quit bloggin...Wow, somewhere I had the notion you'd quit blogging! I'm happy to see you have not, and are happily learning more and more about birds and bird watching.<BR/><BR/>You probably remember I'm new to this too, and having a blast...though I've not been on a 'guided hike' in awhile either. <BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for sharing yours!<BR/><BR/>BeverlyBeverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334121900896195207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-27875546910695187042008-12-11T04:34:00.000-05:002008-12-11T04:34:00.000-05:00Hi there Mel :-)I had a great big smile thinking o...<B>Hi there Mel :-)</B><BR/><BR/>I had a great big smile thinking of you smiling all day!!! What a fantastic first trip for you - I am guessing it won't be the last now either :-D<BR/><BR/>Thanks for share your day with us and it was nice to see you too :-DShirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956905954971466579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-10370116427153944962008-12-10T09:44:00.000-05:002008-12-10T09:44:00.000-05:00Gunnar is a lucky guy to have gotten to hang out w...Gunnar is a lucky guy to have gotten to hang out with such beautiful women.Dr. Monkey Von Monkersteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370062692837972451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-51737747106283843582008-12-09T18:36:00.000-05:002008-12-09T18:36:00.000-05:00Hi Mel,I have been enjoying your blog and want to ...Hi Mel,<BR/>I have been enjoying your blog and want to thank you.<BR/>I am giving you and award..just go to this blog post On my <BR/>blog..<BR/><BR/>http://dawnandjeffsblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/another-awardthanks.htmlDawn Finehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320576787003821586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-29369191241020223382008-12-08T11:46:00.000-05:002008-12-08T11:46:00.000-05:00Hi Stuart,Yes, a bit of digiscoping, mostly on Gun...Hi Stuart,<BR/>Yes, a bit of digiscoping, mostly on Gunnar's part but it's fine with me ;)<BR/>I mean my comment on Facebook, here's a friend if you need one, ok?<BR/>Cheers mate!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550692601943778577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-51859311048300747762008-12-08T11:44:00.000-05:002008-12-08T11:44:00.000-05:00Hola Meggie,I really LOVED the experience! Just a ...Hola Meggie,<BR/>I really LOVED the experience! Just a few hours but I must say I'm hooked for life, no antidote for this! hahaha<BR/>I was lucky to find such great people, as lucky as finding great bloggers and friends here :)Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550692601943778577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-68243111353525935022008-12-08T11:42:00.000-05:002008-12-08T11:42:00.000-05:00Gunnar!!!The excursion was AWESOME, at least for m...Gunnar!!!<BR/>The excursion was AWESOME, at least for me, totally new to this (at least on the field!)<BR/>I had a great time, thank you for the explanations and the advice.<BR/>You are right about that last pic! hahaha... Everybody say cheeeeessssee...<BR/>See you soon! (hopefully)<BR/>Un abrazo,<BR/>MelMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550692601943778577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-81193838973704470092008-12-08T11:40:00.000-05:002008-12-08T11:40:00.000-05:00Hola Vrajesh!Thanks for visiting, your videos are ...Hola Vrajesh!<BR/>Thanks for visiting, your videos are always interesting, bit documetary, bit nature, bit every day living.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550692601943778577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-64616240174496778182008-12-08T10:24:00.000-05:002008-12-08T10:24:00.000-05:00Looks like it was a great trip! And some digiscopi...Looks like it was a great trip! And some digiscoping too.....<BR/><BR/>3 of those species I can see in Japan too.<BR/><BR/>Don't be nervous around other bird people. Most are very helpful, those that aren't are just idiots.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comment on my facebook page.Stuart Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103599639814558640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-69722940421582434372008-12-08T10:00:00.000-05:002008-12-08T10:00:00.000-05:00Wow, Mel, what cool birds you got to see!I'm so gl...Wow, Mel, what cool birds you got to see!<BR/>I'm so glad you went on the trip and enjoyed yourself.RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-23586698731807713102008-12-08T00:45:00.000-05:002008-12-08T00:45:00.000-05:00Hey Mel: So glad that your birding experience was...Hey Mel: So glad that your birding experience was a good one. I find that most of the time avid birders are quite patient and willing to share their knowledge with neophytes like myself.Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06757567456934248035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-21301910883080706892008-12-07T22:58:00.000-05:002008-12-07T22:58:00.000-05:00Great Blog Mel, saved me from writing a trip repor...Great Blog Mel, saved me from writing a trip report myself.<BR/>That last photo of the group looks like a VORTEX commercial, doesn't it. <BR/>Saludos<BR/>GunnarGunnar Engblomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11895152038616387752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-51617463292041470752008-12-07T22:57:00.000-05:002008-12-07T22:57:00.000-05:00nice.see my squirrel also.nice.see my squirrel also.anushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09440203637815932896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-56836107513114818152008-12-07T19:30:00.000-05:002008-12-07T19:30:00.000-05:00Hi John!Yes they are! Never saw one before today, ...Hi John!<BR/>Yes they are! Never saw one before today, so it's double fun!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550692601943778577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-41317013695974587342008-12-07T19:19:00.000-05:002008-12-07T19:19:00.000-05:00Black skimmers are really cool birds!Black skimmers are really cool birds!John B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00163297234733313179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-79979629343029488462008-12-07T18:57:00.000-05:002008-12-07T18:57:00.000-05:00¡Hola Lynne!Yes, I'm still smiling! Gunnar is a gr...¡Hola Lynne!<BR/>Yes, I'm still smiling! Gunnar is a great guide, and you are right, it makes a huge difference.<BR/>I felt comfortable and not ashamed of not knowing stuff, I believe I'll become a fan of his company!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550692601943778577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-38638303463359873612008-12-07T18:54:00.000-05:002008-12-07T18:54:00.000-05:00Hi babe!It was awesome, but I missed you sooo much...Hi babe!<BR/>It was awesome, but I missed you sooo much! <BR/>I need you around!<BR/>Besos,<BR/>MelMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550692601943778577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-43826778006019514092008-12-07T18:43:00.000-05:002008-12-07T18:43:00.000-05:00Yahoo Mel!!!I'm so glad you had fun on your trip. ...Yahoo Mel!!!<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad you had fun on your trip. Your list is impressive too. A good guide makes all the difference and can really build confidence. I saw my first black skimmer in October too.Lynne at Hasty Brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187035706322695138noreply@blogger.com