tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post8722265436185445733..comments2024-01-24T18:24:39.465-08:00Comments on I Used to Hate Birds: Close to home.Jen Sanfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08932953314258705622noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-18182592306110663512013-02-19T17:18:43.824-08:002013-02-19T17:18:43.824-08:00I like the idea of a motorless birding list. Some ...I like the idea of a motorless birding list. Some really nice photos and I always love finding an owl. It just doesn't happen often enough for me but then again, that's part of what makes it special.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-31769641529232437182013-02-19T12:04:04.492-08:002013-02-19T12:04:04.492-08:00Congrats on your new local patch- wow it sounds li...Congrats on your new local patch- wow it sounds like a great one! You can walk to the slough and the Columbia River? Nice!!!<br /><br />Dwight<br /><br />DSPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12977320798484500303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-14915873735800501772013-02-18T20:13:10.491-08:002013-02-18T20:13:10.491-08:00It's pretty small- might not come across from ...It's pretty small- might not come across from the photo. Rhett's suggestion of Golden-crowned or White-crowned Sparrow seems to make more sense because of the location. Have yet to see a pintail in the yard, though I would welcome it!Jen Sanfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08932953314258705622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-25703085701259462542013-02-18T20:11:41.075-08:002013-02-18T20:11:41.075-08:00I will track down that book! I would say it was c...I will track down that book! I would say it was closer to 3". Definitely not 2". Those are two of my most common yard birds so it makes sense... Jen Sanfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08932953314258705622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-83713936596745864232013-02-18T20:09:33.918-08:002013-02-18T20:09:33.918-08:00Oh man, with two leashes, bins, and a camera I am ...Oh man, with two leashes, bins, and a camera I am not sure I have enough hands for a beer, despite how good of an idea that is. Jen Sanfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08932953314258705622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-77692246494080517452013-02-18T20:08:20.749-08:002013-02-18T20:08:20.749-08:00Nope. But he does now!Nope. But he does now!Jen Sanfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08932953314258705622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-40342617490800899782013-02-18T20:08:09.768-08:002013-02-18T20:08:09.768-08:00Thanks, Eileen! Thanks, Eileen! Jen Sanfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08932953314258705622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-19520101174361252252013-02-18T20:07:52.525-08:002013-02-18T20:07:52.525-08:00Thanks, Tammy!Thanks, Tammy!Jen Sanfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08932953314258705622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-19545245018208836712013-02-18T20:07:42.643-08:002013-02-18T20:07:42.643-08:00Agreed!Agreed!Jen Sanfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08932953314258705622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-41286915151799486092013-02-18T20:06:50.673-08:002013-02-18T20:06:50.673-08:00Thanks- Jake seems to be doing just fine now, desp...Thanks- Jake seems to be doing just fine now, despite how terrifying it was at the time. I was relieved he recuperated in less than a day, rather than the 72 hours the vet predicted. Jen Sanfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08932953314258705622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-31473098385110685622013-02-18T20:05:17.614-08:002013-02-18T20:05:17.614-08:00I agree, sloughs are awesome! I agree, sloughs are awesome! Jen Sanfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08932953314258705622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-66279555909231493542013-02-18T19:39:34.040-08:002013-02-18T19:39:34.040-08:00After reviewing my feather bible (Bird Feathers by...After reviewing my feather bible (Bird Feathers by Scott and McFarland), I think it is a trailing secondary of either a White-crowned or Golden-crowned Sparrow. Was it closer to 2" rather than 3 to 4"?<br /><br />I believe this because of the clear, crisp buff/orange edge on the short side of the feather, along with the overall shape and impression. Get the book and reference pages 317 and 318.Rhett Wilkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12391405601958802301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-39516921741839734722013-02-18T18:50:21.551-08:002013-02-18T18:50:21.551-08:00Nice work! Getting those local patches online is s...Nice work! Getting those local patches online is so integral to consistent birding throughout the year. <br />And then visiting them with, beer, since you can walk!...Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-5235143986196020812013-02-18T18:34:08.602-08:002013-02-18T18:34:08.602-08:00Glad your sweet pup is feeling better! Your rainbo...Glad your sweet pup is feeling better! Your rainbow shots are beautiful:) Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481372510221914366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-30591633887434932002013-02-18T16:52:15.304-08:002013-02-18T16:52:15.304-08:00I sometimes suffer from Vertigo, so I can sympathi...I sometimes suffer from Vertigo, so I can sympathize with Jake...I hope he is fine and dandy now..<br />WOW you found a honey hole for sure in that patch. Great Horned and all! I have no clue on the feather....Sometimes cool stuff is only a good walk away!Sondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485055844682296876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-10081794684054832842013-02-18T15:55:12.713-08:002013-02-18T15:55:12.713-08:00Looks like a secondary feather with the pattern an...Looks like a secondary feather with the pattern and stiffness found on waterfowl. Could it be Pintail? Goose? Not sure but those are my first guesses without being able to judge size.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047133202447295521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-450449104398976272013-02-18T15:17:51.367-08:002013-02-18T15:17:51.367-08:00Awesome variety of birds, Jen! And congrats on th...Awesome variety of birds, Jen! And congrats on the GHO--what a beauty!Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188894300067800679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-90842134568806192902013-02-18T10:22:37.462-08:002013-02-18T10:22:37.462-08:00Got nuthin, just a long-time lurker checking in to...Got nuthin, just a long-time lurker checking in to give you an affectionate shoulder pat over the whole vestibular experience. It can be so scary. Acupunture really seemed to help my old border collie after she had her vestibular episode, FWIW. Thanks for the excellent blog, and you and Jake and Jake's sib take care!Luisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042236324318156854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-73017193760294018382013-02-18T08:53:37.323-08:002013-02-18T08:53:37.323-08:00The owl was a great find. I bet Rhett doesn't ...The owl was a great find. I bet Rhett doesn't know about that one ;)Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15328195758782074675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-32072979559622800762013-02-18T08:23:22.943-08:002013-02-18T08:23:22.943-08:00That's awesome. SO many great birds, and sloug...That's awesome. SO many great birds, and sloughs?!? Sloughs are fabulous. You can also find frogs and cool bugs there--a favorite haunt when I was a kid. Can't believe you are w/in walking distance of the Colombia River. SWEET. Nice work, and looking forward to reports on your garden, too. =)biobabblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081382623906668057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715459874050137252.post-65994689995254750832013-02-18T07:31:55.399-08:002013-02-18T07:31:55.399-08:00Jen, you had a great weekend of birding close to h...Jen, you had a great weekend of birding close to home. Love the owl shot. And the hoodies are a favorite of mine. Sounds like you found a great place or patch to bird. The episode with Jake sounds scary ( I did have to google the disease) I hope he is feeling better now. Happy Birding and have a great week!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.com