tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post6443473021762971714..comments2023-09-03T07:44:28.801-05:00Comments on Teach me about birdwatching!: Piece by pieceMelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550692601943778577noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-51938491624038718702009-02-28T22:47:00.000-05:002009-02-28T22:47:00.000-05:00Hola amigos :)Meggie,I didn't have binoculars, but...Hola amigos :)<BR/><BR/>Meggie,<BR/>I didn't have binoculars, but trained my eyes on finding birds in tall trees or messy bushes. I think it will come handy when I use the bins later on ;)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Dawn,<BR/>Thanks for the wishes! It does open a new world, it is so exciting!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Laurent,<BR/>I checked out your technique and I may start trying that pretty soon. For what I've seen of your pictures, it is really cool!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Salty,<BR/>I've seen your pics and they are awesome! Thank you for your visit :)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Tor,<BR/>It's slow but happening! I'm happy that it is coming all together piece by piece.<BR/>I'm planning a trip to Arequipa later in the year, I may contact you for info on places to go birding or to id birds if that's ok with you.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550692601943778577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-52426500553323484832009-02-28T16:02:00.000-05:002009-02-28T16:02:00.000-05:00Hi, nice to see that your moving on with the birdw...Hi, nice to see that your moving on with the birdwatching.Tor Egil Høgsåshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374448253033575324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-75846081422038713712009-02-25T19:49:00.000-05:002009-02-25T19:49:00.000-05:00Congratulations Mel, you now have the tools you ne...Congratulations Mel, you now have the tools you need and a whole world of birds to explore! <BR/><BR/>While I cannot say that I am a birder I do find them to be beautiful available subjects for my passion, wildlife photography.Coy Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961295214970687017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-52051820345394726172009-02-24T11:17:00.000-05:002009-02-24T11:17:00.000-05:00If you have no money for a fancy camera (just like...If you have no money for a fancy camera (just like me), you should try digibinsing....try to hold your camera in front of your binoculars and take your pictures. Try to use the most of your camera (burst mode for instance), and you will get some more than decent pictures...<BR/><BR/><BR/>Great blog!Laurenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00137501980898703974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-17011351825686929802009-02-14T19:53:00.000-05:002009-02-14T19:53:00.000-05:00Excellent Mel,this will open up a whole new world ...Excellent Mel,<BR/>this will open up a whole new world for you!<BR/>congrats on the binos..the books and the guy!<BR/>Happy BirdingDawn Finehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320576787003821586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-72273125889772433072009-02-14T14:21:00.000-05:002009-02-14T14:21:00.000-05:00Hola amigos :)Mike, Yes it is. But now it is so mu...Hola amigos :)<BR/><BR/>Mike, <BR/>Yes it is. But now it is so much nicer and I'm very grateful for the opportunity I have been given.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Sekhar,<BR/>Thank you, I plan to use them wisely ;)Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550692601943778577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-20010958639284396442009-02-14T11:50:00.000-05:002009-02-14T11:50:00.000-05:00Looking back at the path you travelled in your que...Looking back at the path you travelled in your quest for becoming a birder is interesting.<BR/>Sad for losing that camera & congratulations for your new binoculars :)<BR/>A very nice post. Keep it up & Best of Luck for your journey ahead.Sekharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315423800558979219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-65537749980136431642009-02-12T20:52:00.000-05:002009-02-12T20:52:00.000-05:00Hey Mel! I didn't realize you didn't have binocul...Hey Mel! I didn't realize you didn't have binoculars. What a whole new world is now open to you and your birding. Enjoy! Be sure to share your new finds with us.Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06757567456934248035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-78562093602103105882009-02-11T21:50:00.000-05:002009-02-11T21:50:00.000-05:00How fantastic, Mel. Birding really is tough withou...How fantastic, Mel. Birding really is tough without bins. But now that you've got them, I wonder if you'll ever find time to come inside and blog!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270174190098398240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-87447274148473371422009-02-11T17:16:00.000-05:002009-02-11T17:16:00.000-05:00Gracias por su visita :)T.R., That guide is AWESOM...Gracias por su visita :)<BR/><BR/>T.R., <BR/>That guide is AWESOME! A bit too heavy to carry around (at least for me), but delicious to enjoy page by page!<BR/>I'll contact Gunnar once he's back from Brasil and find out if he's planning a new excursion, would be perfect to try the new bins :)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Sherry,<BR/>It is so good to have you back! I can tell your trip was fun, looovely pics!! <BR/>Don't worry, I look for every living creature ;)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Besos a los dos,<BR/><BR/>MelMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550692601943778577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-61784695958328841322009-02-11T15:53:00.001-05:002009-02-11T15:53:00.001-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-46118545278970457512009-02-11T15:53:00.000-05:002009-02-11T15:53:00.000-05:00Dear Mel,Oh my goodness!Congratulations! I am so h...Dear Mel,<BR/>Oh my goodness!Congratulations! I am so happy for you and for us and all the birds. <BR/>These binoculars are a treasure. Will you start a life list? <BR/>Be sure and look at the butterflies and the bees too...dragonflies are fantastic.<BR/>Love your photographs.<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-10047392569149323812009-02-11T02:41:00.000-05:002009-02-11T02:41:00.000-05:00Wow! I didn't know! Congratulations - it will cha...Wow! I didn't know! Congratulations - it will change your world. I loved this story. Thanks for sharing. BTW - that big, black Peru guide is legendary.TR Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00595967532391171082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-54702982748890717612009-02-09T20:45:00.000-05:002009-02-09T20:45:00.000-05:00Hola a todos :)Alu, thank you my friend!! Snail, y...Hola a todos :)<BR/><BR/>Alu, <BR/>thank you my friend!! <BR/><BR/>Snail, <BR/>yes, I was lucky to find you all ;)<BR/><BR/>James, <BR/>thanks! I'm sure it will be awesome!!<BR/><BR/>Mary, <BR/>I love being a birdy person :) :) :)Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550692601943778577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-29732261891553414962009-02-09T19:43:00.000-05:002009-02-09T19:43:00.000-05:00It's official! I wasn't official until Christmas ...It's official! I wasn't official until Christmas 07. <BR/><BR/>Congratulations, Mel. You are an excellent birdy person.<BR/><BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-13667986855728292112009-02-09T09:31:00.000-05:002009-02-09T09:31:00.000-05:00Congratulations and may a whole new world of birds...Congratulations and may a whole new world of birds open for you.James Brushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08401606367969855802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-45402498902535429052009-02-09T03:50:00.000-05:002009-02-09T03:50:00.000-05:00Way to go, Mel! The internet is such a handy resou...Way to go, Mel! The internet is such a handy resource to supplement those bird guides.Snailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063904446757916981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-22292000767990603712009-02-09T03:06:00.000-05:002009-02-09T03:06:00.000-05:00Dear Mel my congratulations to you! Looks like we ...Dear Mel my congratulations to you! Looks like we started in almost the same way! My very very best wishes to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-89656672003574113662009-02-08T22:45:00.000-05:002009-02-08T22:45:00.000-05:00Hola Tom, Lol, me??? field guides?? lol, that was ...Hola Tom, <BR/>Lol, me??? field guides?? lol, that was a good one :D<BR/>Nice to know you used to have a camera like mine! I do have hope! hahaha...<BR/><BR/><BR/>Hi there, dear Kaufmans!<BR/>I'm so excited! Can't wait for the next weekends!!!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550692601943778577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-19106484393341309062009-02-08T21:03:00.000-05:002009-02-08T21:03:00.000-05:00You're on your way, Mel. That's basically how I go...You're on your way, Mel. That's basically how I got started, too. Congratulations!Bob Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08555012226282244222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-16036925214215078822009-02-08T20:35:00.000-05:002009-02-08T20:35:00.000-05:00With your energy it will not be long before you wi...With your energy it will not be long before you will be writing some field guides! LOL . . . BTW: that sony use to be the camera that I used! It is a good camera!mon@rchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12818350642505126279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-77852365042545519272009-02-08T19:30:00.000-05:002009-02-08T19:30:00.000-05:00Hola Ruthie, I'm soooo excited!!! I will use them ...Hola Ruthie, <BR/>I'm soooo excited!!! <BR/>I will use them with pride, as their belonged to a dear friend, and will enjoy them sooo much (in fact, I already do!!)<BR/>Besos,<BR/>MelMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550692601943778577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938441684411230999.post-37938965549736541872009-02-08T19:23:00.000-05:002009-02-08T19:23:00.000-05:00Woo-Hoo!! Finally--your very own binoculars!!Mel'...Woo-Hoo!! Finally--your very own binoculars!!<BR/>Mel's officially a birder now!<BR/>Congratulations my dear friend.RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.com