tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post3170510501261679845..comments2024-01-24T18:24:39.465-08:00Comments on I Used to Hate Birds: California Part Two--Lake MerrittJen Sanfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08932953314258705622noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-55374706061303417152013-02-03T07:05:14.805-08:002013-02-03T07:05:14.805-08:00Oh, I like oak titm, h, titmice? I like their spik...Oh, I like oak titm, h, titmice? I like their spiky hat, very stylish, but, yes, understated style. Bushtits would be dull if they weren't SO tiny and ADORABLE.<br /><br />Yesterday I saw a yellow-rumped warbler working the sidewalk, in downtown Merced, with a bunch of house sparrows (i.e., gang members) and was shocked. Just a few miles away is a lovely national wildlife refuge, so what was this little guy doing pecking at gum? Yeesh.<br /><br />That's pretty freaky-deaky re: the hummers. Was it 2 males?biobabblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081382623906668057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-30104709303090801972013-02-01T21:33:47.794-08:002013-02-01T21:33:47.794-08:00I grew up going to Fairyland and rowed crew on Lak...I grew up going to Fairyland and rowed crew on Lake Merritt. So sad I wasn't a birdnerd then! Thanks for the pretty pix of home! The night herons are amazing down there.Laura W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11701595535440501873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-9641198040237462682013-02-01T12:12:38.302-08:002013-02-01T12:12:38.302-08:00ok, so its not a "birding" shot but that...ok, so its not a "birding" shot but that last picture is lovely. Great composition.JKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16614141904786915153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-82385364248822099962013-02-01T11:58:46.253-08:002013-02-01T11:58:46.253-08:00I've seen a few begging Egrets before, but a B...I've seen a few begging Egrets before, but a BCNH...that is pretty shocking! Maybe I'll try to lure one of reeds at the wetlands with a slice of bread...JUST Kidding!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481372510221914366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-57016980313154638552013-01-31T19:35:58.570-08:002013-01-31T19:35:58.570-08:00So many cool birds I don't even know where to ...So many cool birds I don't even know where to start my comments. But first off, how can you be friends with someone who thinks the Oak Titmouse is the most boring looking bird ever? (kidding of course). Those night herons are crazy! I wonder why the behavior is so different in other regions. And I really hope you weren't feeding the birds bread crumbs. I don't want to be a purist, but cracked corn would be better. Such cool birds in this post!!!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15328195758782074675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-68446633653530775012013-01-31T19:02:36.894-08:002013-01-31T19:02:36.894-08:00Seriously- the first time they ever looked so dist...Seriously- the first time they ever looked so distinct to me. Jen Sanfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08932953314258705622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-73220840695015787162013-01-31T19:02:11.743-08:002013-01-31T19:02:11.743-08:00Sorry! Now you need to show me trogons eating out...Sorry! Now you need to show me trogons eating out of a trash can or something.Jen Sanfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08932953314258705622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-13859452880568190342013-01-31T16:22:22.332-08:002013-01-31T16:22:22.332-08:00Great birds and sightings, Jen! I have never seen ...Great birds and sightings, Jen! I have never seen heron and egrets begging for crumbs. Neat seeing the hummer, that is new to me too. Congrats on your new birds, the woodie and titmouse are wonderful. Great photos, happy birding!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-36449692332574434302013-01-31T16:14:23.686-08:002013-01-31T16:14:23.686-08:00A free meal is quite a motivator! WTG on the Oak T...A free meal is quite a motivator! WTG on the Oak Titmouse!!! Great close up of the BCNH~~Sondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485055844682296876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-345063289802112412013-01-31T15:33:11.865-08:002013-01-31T15:33:11.865-08:00Cool! Good birds all around!
Looks like you had ...Cool! Good birds all around!<br /><br />Looks like you had a really nice mix of Greater and Lesser Scaup. What a photo opp.Rhett Wilkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12391405601958802301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-66697542892197621712013-01-31T12:42:20.357-08:002013-01-31T12:42:20.357-08:00Neat Park. You've ruined Herons and Egrets for...Neat Park. You've ruined Herons and Egrets for me though, so I feel bitter sweet about all this...<br /><br />Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.com