tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post4789835985721766612..comments2023-09-16T04:08:25.750-07:00Comments on Butler's Birds: Cheetahs Sometimes Prosper: Rare Looks at non-Rare Birds and yet more ChasingLaurence Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-90489603422871103562015-02-10T13:24:27.132-07:002015-02-10T13:24:27.132-07:00I hear ya Chris. I warbler discovered is one of th...I hear ya Chris. I warbler discovered is one of the most beautiful things. A warbler chased is often excruciating, even when it pops up for the view. <br /><br />BTBW is crazy good looking. Crazy.Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-68805228491345646982015-02-10T13:22:56.537-07:002015-02-10T13:22:56.537-07:00Cheers Caleb. You are right. Never have I stared s...Cheers Caleb. You are right. Never have I stared so intently at such a small patch of trees, and felt so intimidated. Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-28874429718223953212015-02-10T12:25:32.268-07:002015-02-10T12:25:32.268-07:00You are absolutely correct. When the Vermilion pr...You are absolutely correct. When the Vermilion presents itself like it did for you, you take the shot. We'll see these birds again and nail the shots. So for now, congrats on these birds in AZ. Warblers frustrate the hell out of me. I hate looking for them and I hate waiting for them. I much rather find them on a natural birding trek out where it isn't a forced thing. But the BTBW is one of my favorites in the warbler group. I've got more warblers this summer down in Southern Mexico to find and I'm not looking forward to the photography part. Especially with a group of people! Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-44424269581160525252015-02-10T12:23:59.374-07:002015-02-10T12:23:59.374-07:00Those VEFL photos are the best I've ever seen ...Those VEFL photos are the best I've ever seen Mr. Laurence! Great job on the BTBW too.That bird makes that one stand of trees seem 10 times larger!Caleb Strandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745287870823090848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-76561070399609470112015-02-09T08:02:19.291-07:002015-02-09T08:02:19.291-07:00Inducing things from people is what I'm all ab...Inducing things from people is what I'm all about Greg--glad I could be of service. <br /><br />Y'all need to find an excuse to mosey down AZ way. the VEFLs are a waintin'Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-63550561450273329642015-02-09T06:15:07.599-07:002015-02-09T06:15:07.599-07:00Dayum. VEFL is totally near the top of my bucket l...Dayum. VEFL is totally near the top of my bucket list. Please be satisfied in knowing that your post has induced extreme jealousy here. Ditto with the BTBW! One of the last few eastern warblers I have not yet laid eyes on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-60658820586128812392015-02-08T22:37:06.163-07:002015-02-08T22:37:06.163-07:00I hear ya Scott, you with all your cool Florida bi...I hear ya Scott, you with all your cool Florida birds. Also, I've seen your vagrant VEFL shots--anything but red specks!Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-26854891449804386332015-02-08T21:05:46.770-07:002015-02-08T21:05:46.770-07:00Killer shots of that VEFL. It's always fun to...Killer shots of that VEFL. It's always fun to see which birds are seen as common in different parts of the country. We all drool over the chance to see a VEFL here in FL, even if it's just a little red dot on a scope.Scott Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07349460516783179575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-76603978181558592032015-02-08T09:52:01.536-07:002015-02-08T09:52:01.536-07:00Thanks Nicholas,
It's my general m.o. and obn...Thanks Nicholas,<br /><br />It's my general m.o. and obnoxious personality that prompt me to complain whenever possible, but you're right that things really aren't so bad. Tasting the good makes us always want more, but lacking the perfect must not detract! Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-8239188068688540302015-02-08T09:50:29.736-07:002015-02-08T09:50:29.736-07:00Thanks Josh.
I haven't eaten an apple in week...Thanks Josh.<br /><br />I haven't eaten an apple in weeks. the doctors are closing in. They're over running my barricades and I don't have long. Tell my family I love them. Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-78146224655851750562015-02-07T21:35:08.277-07:002015-02-07T21:35:08.277-07:00You may be short on time these days, but as if you...You may be short on time these days, but as if you've got easy access to crushable Vermillion Flycatchers you're living the dream, my friend. Man, what a bird! What a shot! Congrats on surviving your near-fatal encounter with BTBW, and picking up a great AZ bird in the processNicholas Martenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430793036041198643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-58317731993185182732015-02-07T19:45:50.811-07:002015-02-07T19:45:50.811-07:00Zoo zoo friggin' ZEE! How about that! 9 out ...Zoo zoo friggin' ZEE! How about that! 9 out of 10 doctors recommend carrying an AED when pursuing BTBW, but even the one doc still recommends bringing a change of undies. Gorgeous shots of the Vermilion too.<br /><br />5 hours eh? Sounds like a dream.Josh Wallestadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12547530391406974019noreply@blogger.com