tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post7036478199395891007..comments2024-03-07T16:00:45.676+00:00Comments on ShySongbird's Nature News: Ducking and Diving at DraycoteShySongbirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-5648104959604983282011-03-06T13:00:30.245+00:002011-03-06T13:00:30.245+00:00RainGardener
Hi Linda :) I find it difficult to k...<i><b>RainGardener</b></i><br /><br />Hi Linda :) I find it difficult to keep up with all the blogs I like too, you are welcome here whenever you have a moment.<br />The develping wetland near you sounds very exciting, you must keep an eye on it and keep us updated.<br />We too have hundreds of old movies on dvd, they are great to watch over and over. Husband bought me a dvd boxed set of Bette Davis movies as part of my Christmas present which replaced a lot of old VHS tapes :)ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-48698131851356991082011-03-05T13:29:33.673+00:002011-03-05T13:29:33.673+00:00Hi Jan, such wonderful pictures that I always enjo...Hi Jan, such wonderful pictures that I always enjoy so much. In saying that I wonder how I missed so many of your posts recently - I just got caught up and I'm always so envious of how many different birds you get to see and photograph. I'm lucky to see 10 up here. I took pictures of a wetland the county (?) is developing on the way to town. Hoping it will attract lots of birds and critters.<br />Hey my anniversary was in February too but I was very late. I was reading your profile again and I'm amazed at all that we have in common - especially movies. I have a collection of old ones - probably a couple hundred black and whites and I see you like Notting Hill - I LOVE that movie and especially the song (She) at the end. Take care and you too stay well. We've had a go of it haven't we?RainGardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071017261791897927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-56542019923746919352011-03-01T15:39:08.222+00:002011-03-01T15:39:08.222+00:00Sharon
Thank you Sharon, The Canada Goose made me...<i><b>Sharon</b></i><br /><br />Thank you Sharon, The Canada Goose made me laugh, it was just peering so intently!<br />It has been horrible here for some days now, it is dry today but so dull and cold, only 4C at the moment :( It sounds lovely weather where you are, maybe I should come and visit :)ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-92168375581389197922011-03-01T09:11:06.376+00:002011-03-01T09:11:06.376+00:00Lovely post ShySongbird & great photos. I lov...Lovely post ShySongbird & great photos. I love the one of the Canada Goose! I keep hearing the UK are getting wet & grey weather at the mo - Ireland have had days of glorious sunshine, for a change! Hope you get the sun soon :)Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528359397452422021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-3461496174043688192011-02-26T23:52:21.700+00:002011-02-26T23:52:21.700+00:00oldcrow61
Thank you OC :) That's a very good ...<i><b>oldcrow61</b></i><br /><br />Thank you OC :) That's a very good point that hadn't occurred to me but I can see exactly what you mean :)ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-28195945488656043682011-02-26T20:52:07.998+00:002011-02-26T20:52:07.998+00:00Great shots. I don't know how that squirrel i...Great shots. I don't know how that squirrel is managing to hang onto those thin branches, lol.oldcrow61https://www.blogger.com/profile/08037896874383359258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-42311772640114967552011-02-26T15:47:57.491+00:002011-02-26T15:47:57.491+00:00Q
Thank you, I am so pleased you are feeling much...<i><b>Q</b></i><br /><br />Thank you, I am so pleased you are feeling much better now Sherry and it is lovely to 'see you out and about' :) The Meadow Pipits were a delight to see, such busy and cheerful little birds.<br />I do hope you continue to improve, make sure you don't try to do too much too soon :)<br /><br /><br /><i><b>Monts</b></i><br /><br />Hi Monty, Thank you :) I hope things are getting back to some semblance of normality for you...these things take time.<br />I did enjoy seeing the Goldeneye, it is not a bird I would see closer to home.<br /><br /><br /><i><b>Ken</b></i><br /><br />Thank you Ken :) I think when it was given the name Common Gull it must have been a lot commoner than it is now, certainly where I live the most 'common' gull is the Black-headed, not that any gulls are really common here.<br /><br /><br /><i><b>Shady Gardener</b></i><br /><br />Thank you Shady :) I particularly liked that quote myself, it says so much in so few words I think. Thank you also to Mr Shady for looking!ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-1701942043114154662011-02-26T04:28:28.757+00:002011-02-26T04:28:28.757+00:00Hi Shy, You always have such an array of great pho...Hi Shy, You always have such an array of great photos! I love the quote: 'Birds are poetry come to life and set to music' :-) Mr. Shady loves the ducks!!Shady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-23587429800970317592011-02-25T19:42:06.466+00:002011-02-25T19:42:06.466+00:00Hi Jan.
Nice set of photo's. It is alway...Hi Jan.<br /> Nice set of photo's. It is always nice seeing Common Gulls, even though they are not that common, saying that, I am seeing a lot more of them now than I did a few years ago.<br />Love your blogs Jan. Keep it upKen.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01795172926321030227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-59378952441169891432011-02-25T13:15:11.479+00:002011-02-25T13:15:11.479+00:00Rose
Thank you Rose :) It has been a real pleasur...<i><b>Rose</b></i><br /><br />Thank you Rose :) It has been a real pleasure to discover Draycote, I just wish it was a teeny bit nearer than it is.<br />It must have been a very fine party that the Gadwall and Mallard were preparing for, they spent a long time getting their appearance just right ;)<br /><br /><br /><i><b>Pete</b></i><br /><br />Thanks Pete :)<br /><br /><br /><i><b>Cheryl</b></i><br /><br />Thank you Cheryl :) Yes, Draycote is a joy to visit, it is about half an hour away by car which isn't too bad but I do wish it was even nearer.<br />Sadly the hide was vandalised last year and I am not sure if it has been repaired since but even before that it was often locked by mid-afternoon which always seemed too early to me. The visitors centre has been closed for some time also, there were plans to improve or replace it I believe but nothing seems to be happening.<br />The Meadow Pipits are delightful and seem to favour that grassy bank each year at the same time.<br />I hope you and Mr P have a lovely weekend in Cornwall :)ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-69054270530045703802011-02-25T07:42:09.001+00:002011-02-25T07:42:09.001+00:00Hi Jan Just catching up with your post's after...Hi Jan Just catching up with your post's after a couple of weeks,and love the spring flowers. I agree with Frank, that Goldeneye is the star of this post<br />Also may I say many thanks for your kind wishes you left on my blog, they were greatly appreciated.Montshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15871945439055671665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-89762014210083627392011-02-25T02:55:06.493+00:002011-02-25T02:55:06.493+00:00Dear Jan,
I have so enjoyed catching up with you t...Dear Jan,<br />I have so enjoyed catching up with you this evening. Always a delight to see your birds. <br />The waterfowl are amazing but the Meadow Pipit stole my heart. A darling bird.<br />I am feeling much better. Thank you for your encouraging words.<br />Namaste,<br />SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-57729195067411948282011-02-24T19:47:38.872+00:002011-02-24T19:47:38.872+00:00Jan, It must be lovely to have Draycote so close. ...Jan, It must be lovely to have Draycote so close. I would be there at every available opportunity. What a wonderful way to get some refreshing exercise.<br /><br />Is it due to vandalism that the hide was not open? I find that happens here more often than I like. <br /><br />I love the meadow pipit.......<br />you are so lucky to have seen one.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-91439725064985828842011-02-24T07:23:19.935+00:002011-02-24T07:23:19.935+00:00lovely pic of a mipit!!lovely pic of a mipit!!The Quacks of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165918541194607143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-76418599554328133052011-02-24T04:12:24.587+00:002011-02-24T04:12:24.587+00:00As always, such a delightful collection of photos,...As always, such a delightful collection of photos, Jan! You are so fortunate to have a place like Draycote near you. I live in a land-locked area, too, so "water" birds are something I only see when I travel. I know so little about ducks--the Goldeneye is a beauty. But I especially love the photos of the gadwall with the mallard. They look like a pair of ladies fixing their hair and make-up before going off to party:)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-60949233673174564052011-02-24T01:31:49.960+00:002011-02-24T01:31:49.960+00:00shirl
Thank you Shirl, it was good to get out aga...<i><b>shirl</b></i><br /><br />Thank you Shirl, it was good to get out again and lovely to catch up with Draycote :)<br /><br />I have only ever seen Meadow Pipits at Draycote and always on the same grassy bank and at the same time of year, they are lovely little birds.<br /><br />It can be very frustrating but when I do pick the 'right way' and see the bird I was hoping for it does feel good ;)<br /><br />Those little wagtails always seem such cheery little things.<br /><br />Enjoy the rest of your week too :)ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-82903470088853167082011-02-23T14:59:29.730+00:002011-02-23T14:59:29.730+00:00kanak7
Hi Kanak :) Thank you. I had not seen a Go...<i><b>kanak7</b></i><br /><br />Hi Kanak :) Thank you. I had not seen a Goldeneye in my immediate vicinity either, that is why Draycote is such a pleasure to visit, there is usuallly something of interest there.<br />The Squirrel wasn't in the best light for photos but at least it stayed around for a while which makes a nice change.<br /><br /><br /><i><b>Derek Faulkner</b></i><br /><br />TThank you Derek :) I love to hear the different water bird sounds but I'm sure that living where you do you are much more familiar with all the different ones than I am.<br /><br /><br /><i><b>Phil</b></i><br /><br />Thank you Phil :) I think we are all ready for some more sunshine now. It is a little milder here today but wet and miserable.<br />The Goldeneyes and Teal are very striking and as you know the Smew is too...well it would have been if I had found it ;)<br />Hope you are feeling better than you were.ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-3084521306809297592011-02-23T13:23:51.949+00:002011-02-23T13:23:51.949+00:00holdingmoments
Thanks Keith :) Yes it is, I love ...<i><b>holdingmoments</b></i><br /><br />Thanks Keith :) Yes it is, I love it and only wish I could get there more often. You are so lucky having Caldecotte on your doorstep.<br />The hide was vandalised but even before that it never seemed to be open much and last time I noticed they hadn't been filling the feeders by the side of it. I meant to mention that on my post in the hope it might get back to the right quarters but forgot. I will see if there is any change next time.<br /><br /><br /><i><b>Chris</b></i><br /><br />Thank you Chris :) There is usually a good variety of birds to see there. I think I read that you see Meadow Pipits in Iceland.<br />I hope your health is still improving.<br /><br /><br /><i><b>Midmarsh John</b></i><br /><br />Thank you John :) No sun here either now but it is a little milder today.<br />Yes, Draycote is a great place, I'm so glad I discovered it.ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-17045362951512642112011-02-23T11:27:46.371+00:002011-02-23T11:27:46.371+00:00Delighted to see you out and about with your camer...Delighted to see you out and about with your camera at your fav spot again, Jan :-)<br /><br />I do enjoy seeing and hearing about your walks through your eyes. I’m certain in the past I have admired the Meadow Pipit. I have never seen one and once again, your wonderful images have made it catch my attention again! Very nice :-D<br /><br />There is a walk near us that has the same dilemma of which point to start (8 miles) and which direction to go. I am never looking for a particular sighting but could understand how frustrating/disappointing it must be if you miss out by going the wrong way.<br /><br />In my eyes you do very well with the number of species you seen and the photos you manage to get. BTW I loved the little Pied wagtail too. Enjoy the rest of your week :-DShirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956905954971466579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-77757530687064411322011-02-22T23:26:33.905+00:002011-02-22T23:26:33.905+00:00Frank
Thank you Frank, I thought the Goldeneye we...<i><b>Frank</b></i><br /><br />Thank you Frank, I thought the Goldeneye were stars too especially as the Smew and also a Scaup outwitted me...as usual :)<br /><br /><br /><i><b>Sondra</b></i><br /><br />Thank you Sondra, you're quite right of course, on the rare occasion that I do pick the 'right' side it is a real thrill :) <br />The Meadow Pipit is a super little bird which usually turns up on that grassy bank about the same time every year...and long may it continue to :)<br /><br /><br /><i><b>Ginnymo</b></i><br /><br />Thank you Ginny :) The water certainly looks very cold and the wind that blows across it is biting! Thankfully our snow is all gone now but no guarantee that we may have some more before Winter is finally finished with us though. So pleased you are feeling reasonably well Ginny, I am thinking of you as always and sending huge hugs back :)ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-9138898701399518822011-02-22T20:33:09.170+00:002011-02-22T20:33:09.170+00:00Liz
Thanks Liz :) I agree, gulls can be a nightma...<i><b>Liz</b></i><br /><br />Thanks Liz :) I agree, gulls can be a nightmare to ID!<br />I too have had enough of this weather, the sooner we get some more sun, the better :)<br /><br /><br /><i><b>Mike Atwood</b></i><br /><br />Hi Mike, thank you very much :)<br /><br /><br /><i><b>Glo</b></i><br /><br />Hi Glo :) Thank you, yes I had to smile when I saw your post knowing what mine was going to feature.<br />I agree, it doesn't have to be warm, just some nice, bright sunshine, it makes such a difference I think!<br />So glad you enjoyed the poetry, it isn't easy to find the right pieces, I think I will have to start repeating myself soon ;)ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-72852815689515105042011-02-22T17:29:43.564+00:002011-02-22T17:29:43.564+00:00Very nice post again Jan and how nice to see that ...Very nice post again Jan and how nice to see that rare commodity, sunshine, in some of your super pics.<br />The Goldeneyes are great, especially the drakes, you just have to point the camera at such super birds. Ditto the Teal, which I can never get close enough to for a decent picture.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543610581948446675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-76642044014757943232011-02-22T13:45:50.038+00:002011-02-22T13:45:50.038+00:00Jan,
Nice shots of the Gadwall, one of my favouri...Jan,<br /><br />Nice shots of the Gadwall, one of my favourite ducks, which has a soft purring quack.Derek Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140363868104172311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-53018787260917034232011-02-22T12:00:55.105+00:002011-02-22T12:00:55.105+00:00Hi Jan, it's so fascinating to see the differe...Hi Jan, it's so fascinating to see the different birds. The ducks are all so beautiful and the Goldeneye is something I haven't seen (on blogs) before. Love the photo of the squirrel and great captures of the meadow pipit and the pied wagtail.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295218067929829278.post-65588710834809610742011-02-22T10:16:39.138+00:002011-02-22T10:16:39.138+00:00I don't think I've seen the Sun since last...I don't think I've seen the Sun since last Wednesday and the temperature has hovered around 3C day and night here.<br /><br />Draycote seems a lovely place for spotting our feathered friends. You captured a lovely variety there.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.com