tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10304963.post580526718049609577..comments2023-08-27T10:54:42.777-05:00Comments on sand creek almanac: birds and musicDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879771115420282834noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10304963.post-38670769607208574102008-11-14T20:03:00.000-06:002008-11-14T20:03:00.000-06:00Burdockboy- I have noticed when I stop feeding bir...Burdockboy- I have noticed when I stop feeding birds for the summer, as I do because black bears can really do a job on feeders, the birds come back in a few days. And yeah, don't mention the Downy. Although it really isn't your fault. :)Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07879771115420282834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10304963.post-5604272031729383642008-11-14T12:21:00.000-06:002008-11-14T12:21:00.000-06:00I hope the birds show up at our feeders soon. I st...I hope the birds show up at our feeders soon. I stopped feeding them during the summer and they haven't shown up yet. We do have a Downy that has made a hole in our house. I think he's going to live there. I don't think I'll mention that to the landlords.BurdockBoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01174758566322248274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10304963.post-73420409929548774892008-11-12T20:30:00.000-06:002008-11-12T20:30:00.000-06:00Lynne- the possible musical meeting with a Hobo Ne...Lynne- the possible musical meeting with a Hobo Nephew has me inspired! :)<BR/><BR/>Carolyn H- Yes, in my lifetime cardinals have gone from rarely seen around the Twin Cities to being seen as far north as the Canadian border. I don't think feeders are totally responsible. <BR/><BR/>When I lived in Missouri back at the turn of the millenium, we were just at the border of the Carolina/black capped chickadee divide. I think we saw mostly Carolinas. Which reminds me, reports of Carolina wrens in Minnesota are not as rare as they used to be either.I'm selfishly waiting for the day when I see a tufted titmouse at my feeder!<BR/><BR/>Pablo- You know, the thought of making a video actually crossed my mind yesterday, when I had some quiet time at the house by myself. But I had to wash my hair first, and find the tripod, and it was all downhill from there.<BR/><BR/>Soon. I promise.<BR/><BR/>Jayne- I keep forgetting how special purple finches are. A couple years ago I met a birder from St. Paul MN who had yet to see a purple finch. I was astounded; they are so common around here, away from the city. So I will not take them for granted!<BR/><BR/>Appalachian Lady- The cardinal was there right at daybreak again this morning, and even in the low light his scarlet feathers were beautiful.<BR/><BR/>Troutbirder- This is truly an "up north" cardinal; they don't go much further.<BR/><BR/>I was actually surprised when I heard the amendment passed! It restores my faith in the priorities of people.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07879771115420282834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10304963.post-8907479270593307982008-11-12T16:34:00.000-06:002008-11-12T16:34:00.000-06:00Enjoyed seeing your cardinal visitors "up north". ...Enjoyed seeing your cardinal visitors "up north". Also having just returned from babysitting in Colorado I was in agreement with your post on the conservation amendment and glad to hear it passed.troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10304963.post-72434114862900477202008-11-12T11:28:00.000-06:002008-11-12T11:28:00.000-06:00I love Cardinals--their color brighten the winter ...I love Cardinals--their color brighten the winter long after most of the red berries are gone from the woods.Appalachian Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07788338402249620716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10304963.post-31249177661913984792008-11-12T05:58:00.000-06:002008-11-12T05:58:00.000-06:00I'll trade you a dozen cardinals for those two pur...I'll trade you a dozen cardinals for those two purple finches? :c) I can hear the mandolin from here.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10304963.post-46506509241759746482008-11-11T20:37:00.000-06:002008-11-11T20:37:00.000-06:00Hey, howzabout posting another video of you playin...Hey, howzabout posting another video of you playing. I loved the one you posted so long ago!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10304963.post-70626198068380960942008-11-11T14:10:00.000-06:002008-11-11T14:10:00.000-06:00Deb, I wonder if your cardinal is yet another exam...Deb, I wonder if your cardinal is yet another example of climate change? When I was a kid, my grandmother told me that cardinals were uncommon where I live. Now, they're as common as the proverbial hen's teeth. Also, for years, I had to travel to Maryland to see Carolina chickadees (and then i had to be lucky). Now, they are regulars at my feeders, though still less common than the black-capped chickadees.<BR/><BR/>Carolyn H.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10304963.post-66062205494389528212008-11-11T11:57:00.000-06:002008-11-11T11:57:00.000-06:00Good for you Deb! It sounds like your playing tod...Good for you Deb! It sounds like your playing today is really feeding your soul. You have to get ready to be a Hobo Niece!Lynne at Hasty Brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187035706322695138noreply@blogger.com