http://mybirdmacro.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by *My Bird Shots* en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:16:20 GMT 2009-12-31T16:16:20Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964162&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Robert and I got a really special treat today. We took a quad ride all by ourselves today since our friends had other commitments. As we were driving down Pyeatte Draw Road, near Payson, Arizona, I noticed . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:58:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964162&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Toni V. 2009-12-27T05:58:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963970&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace So I went wandering down to my usual stomping grounds on Christmas Day. Not much going on in Ballard Park, and the pristine snow of the day after the storm was no longer pristine. Gooseneck Cove was a . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:16:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963970&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Roy ☯ Hilbinger 2009-12-27T01:16:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960904&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace I often throw seed, bread crumbs,  and peanuts out on my driveway for the birds. I can get great shots of them or just sit back in my cozy warm home and watch them. On December the 12th I got a visit . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:28:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960904&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Vivian P. 2009-12-23T22:28:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948004&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace "There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of the birds... There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature -- the assurance that dawn comes after night, and . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:00:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948004&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace elizabeth e. 2009-12-21T11:00:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956253&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace On those days when the winter rains are not so heavy that one can be out about during this time of year here in the wild hinterlands of Sonoma County, one may be fortunate enough to hear the oddly . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:29:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956253&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Jean, just the teensiest bit odd, F. 2009-12-21T03:29:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946747&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace It was a beautiful day here in Florida and when we sighted an eagle I was amazed, instantly wishing for one of those killer pro cameras with a fantastic lens, alas, the eagle was . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:49:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946747&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Rose H. 2009-12-14T19:49:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977911964&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Today provided some nice diffuse light - a light overcast that let lots of soft light through. Perfect for photography, so I took the scenic route to the library and grocery store via the Cliff Walk. . . . Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:28:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977911964&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Roy ☯ Hilbinger 2009-11-21T22:28:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901921&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace The following photos where taken November 14th. 2009 at my home in Ellensburg, Washington State. With my ( actually Williams ) Kodak Easy Share DX7590. This pretty male House Finch is an orange . . . Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:13:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901921&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Vivian P. 2009-11-15T20:13:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977902054&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Every two weeks a guy named Jay leads a bird walk from the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown, RI. We don't just concentrate our attention on the sanctuary, but travel to different prime birding places . . . Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:47:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977902054&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Roy ☯ Hilbinger 2009-11-15T22:47:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901618&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace While on the way home the other day the highway was busy so I got off and drove along the lake shore. At one point near Vineland, Ontario I saw two big birds circling overhead so I stopped and grabbed . . . Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:28:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901618&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Digital Diva S. 2009-11-15T13:28:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977855267&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace I keep trying to sneak up on the pond to get a good picture of the wood ducks, but they scatter at the smallest sound or movement.  Sometimes, it takes a lot of hiding in the trees, and patience. . . . Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:01:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977855267&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Ada D. 2009-10-15T20:01:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977890563&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace   Cold Geese Sunset  -  Words/Photos by Robert B.   (11.06.2009)     SO WINTER BEGINS WITH COLD NOVEMBER SUNSETS KITTY-CORNERED GEESE   . . . Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:42:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977890563&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Robert - just a simple man - B. 2009-11-08T03:42:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977876185&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Late last week I was wondering why it was so quiet at the bird feeder in my backyard. Usually late afternoon is super busy and you can here all the birds all over my culdesac. It was really quiet out . . . Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:21:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977876185&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Marianne R. 2009-10-29T17:21:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977872939&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace I had some minor grocery shopping to do today, and as usual I took the scenic route, which includes some nice houses, tree-shaded lanes, and Easton's Beach and the cliff Walk. Today was heavily overcast, . . . Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:22:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977872939&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Roy ☯ Hilbinger 2009-10-27T21:22:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977866586&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Western Australia is known for its black swans.  Several weeks ago Magi brought me to Lake Monger, an urban wetland five km from Perth,  to see the swans....but though we saw lots of ducks, . . . Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:02:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977866586&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace elizabeth e. 2009-10-23T15:02:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977865518&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace My most recent visit to Brookgreen Gardens was on October 19th. I've been lucky to have seen a lot of wildlife during my visits. This time, a female ruby throated hummingbird put on a little show for . . . Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:03:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977865518&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Marianne R. 2009-10-22T20:03:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977850008&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Either that or this is the equivalent of a finch with a chip on his shoulder. " Go ahead peck it off, I dare ya !" I don't know, he looks pretty tough to me. I have no idea what kept it . . . Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:26:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977850008&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Vivian P. 2009-10-12T18:26:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977847417&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Every  so often I take a  shot that really pleases me. This time it's of a house finch taken through my family room window. Not quite a silhouette the bird and the leaf really stand out against . . . Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:47:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977847417&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Vivian P. 2009-10-10T16:47:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977834484&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace While spending a few mornings photographing wildlife at Huntington Beach State Park in Murrells Inlet, SC, this week, I've noticed the arrival of some winter birds along with more mature adults of species . . . Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:07:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977834484&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Marianne R. 2009-10-01T21:07:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977832701&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace The Birds of North America book that Gloria won here on Gather and has lent to me, shows several photos of each bird listed within it. The only thing is that some of these birds might as well be another . . . Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:31:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977832701&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Marianne R. 2009-09-30T21:31:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977831146&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace I got to see a few new water birds today while I was at Huntington Beach State Park. I was able to identify most of them with the exception of this little one. Anyone know what type of bird this is? . . . Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:46:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977831146&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Marianne R. 2009-09-29T21:46:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827556&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Anhingas are a strange bird, but in a way rather cool looking. They go through an amazing array of weird contortions while they preen and let their wings dry. This shot is for Marianne . . . Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:47:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827556&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Rose H. 2009-09-26T21:47:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827505&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace It's been too long since I've been over to Huntington Beach State Park and since we have company from up North yesterday gave us an excuse to forget about everything else and go see what we've been missing . . . Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:42:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827505&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Nana to Seven Cutiepies 2009-09-26T19:42:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826528&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace After photographing this morning's sunrise with both my Sony Cybershot H3 and my H10, I headed over to Huntington Beach State Park to get a little practice using my new 1.7 Sony HD Telephoto lens. Before . . . Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:37:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826528&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Marianne R. 2009-09-25T20:37:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816511&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace After our fantastic dinner the other night we decided to take a walk on the beach.  The weather is still beautiful here in Myrtle Beach and the water temperature is still in the low 80's.  The . . . Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:15:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816511&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Nana to Seven Cutiepies 2009-09-17T19:15:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977813685&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Here's some bird photos I came across that I haven't post yet. August 20th, 2009 I had two kind of doves visit my yard. A Morning Dove. A Ringed Turtle Dove. Steller's Jays stop . . . Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:04:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977813685&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Vivian P. 2009-09-15T20:04:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805013&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace I had to work Labor Day but our zoo had a new baby giraffe.  I won my first photograhy award off a baby giraffe a few years back...and Mrs. Doyle felt well enough to go for a few hours...so even . . . Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:41:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805013&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Doyle ( IS SOOO 7 for 7 soon... ) C. 2009-09-09T02:41:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802887&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace I was reminded of Human Katherine’s “Clack and Prattle” as I was going through some of my photos late last night.  She does such a great job putting words to photos and I . . . Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:22:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802887&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-09-07T13:22:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977793401&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Chewalla is derived from the Chowtaw Indian word "chihowa-la" meaning "The Supreme Being".  This creek feeds into Lake Eufaula , which is a huge lake and is approximately 45,000 acres and is known . . . Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:31:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977793401&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-08-30T16:31:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977791441&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Took a few photos of some water birds I haven't seen before today and am wondering what they all are. Two of them I *think* I know what they are thanks to Gloria's Birds of North America book . . . Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:54:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977791441&grpId=3659174697248973&nav=Groupspace Marianne R. 2009-08-28T17:54:01Z