Comments on: Winter visitors – Part 1

By: jason

jason — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:34:19 +0000

Thanks for stopping by, Scott! I’m glad you liked the kinglet image. And I’m especially glad you noticed one of those little bundles of energy. I was watching one today and giggling about what tiny giants they are.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:31:10 +0000

Jason – Very cool shot of the Kinglet. I saw my first one today in our front yard and had no idea what it was. Good to see what all is in the area.

By: jason

jason — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:20:38 +0000

What a generous compliment, Larry. Thank you! I'll admit I didn't plan ahead too well with this: I only submitted part 1 to 'I and the Bird' but have part 2 and part 3 posted as well. (Part 4 is in the works, and from there it depends on how many winter visitors I can photograph this year.) See, I knew I couldn't be the only one infatuated with ruby-crowned kinglets. They're just so lively and so carefree... I'm glad to hear these little beauties are one of your favorites as well.

By: Larry Jordan

Larry Jordan — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:47:03 +0000

An exquisite collection of birds for your Winter visitors Jason! That is a great shot of the Spotted Towhee. I don’t really consider winter having arrived until I see them in my yard. I have never seen one with its crown feathers standing up like that.

The Yellow-breasted Sapsucker is gorgeous and you’ve captured the Orange-crowned Warbler in one of their perfect poses.

The Pine Warbler and Ruby-crowned Kinglet are intriguing, the Ruby-crown also being one of my favorite, energetic birds of all time.

I must say that the view of the American White Pelican, skimming over the water like that, is an exceptional photo, making me want to go out and witness all nature has to offer first hand.

I can’t wait for part 2.

By: jason

jason — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:15:42 +0000

Thanks, Gunnar! I’m rather partial to that towhee photo as well (especially because they rarely come out from the brush long enough to be seen).

By: Gunnar Engblom

Gunnar Engblom — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:58:52 +0000

I really like the Towee picture; but all the birds are very nice. A good sample of prettybirds in Texas

By: jason

jason — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:53:18 +0000

Mary, you are always more than welcome to visit Dallas in winter so I can not only show you where the pelicans play, but I can give you the grand tour of this slice of perfection and let you see the marvelous biodiversity that exists here in the middle of the city.

Thank you for the sweet comment about the pictures! I’m thrilled you like them.

And what an honor it is to have helped you ID a bird with that photo of the ruby-crowned kinglet. They’re no doubt my favorite winter visitors, little spunky bundles of energy full of verve and vigor.

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:00:34 +0000

Jason, I’m shaking my head. I’d love to photograph a pelican. Your photos leave me gasping. Thank you for posting a photo of the kinglet – you confirmed an ID I was looking for in one of my photos.

By: jason

jason — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:59:36 +0000

Thanks, Amar! Unfortunately here in Texas we get most of the warblers when they’re in nonbreeding plumage–but we also get to see them transition into their spring best before they leave.

Funny you should mention the weather… I was thinking yesterday as I took a brief walk that the ongoing mosquito problem here felt awfully late in the year–they nibbled on me the whole time I was out. Sure enough, I read a news report yesterday afternoon that said it was due to the unusually mild weather (we should have been cold enough already to end their season). That made me wonder what other impact it would have/was having.

By: jason

jason — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:55:27 +0000

Thank you, Laura! I was tickled with that whole hawk thread at Mary’s. It’s a good example of when my mind is thinking one thing and my hands interpret that as something else. Made for a great laugh, though!