tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post6930769989372110709..comments2023-09-16T04:08:25.750-07:00Comments on Butler's Birds: Never Bored on Mount Ord; Never Sick of McCormickLaurence Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-90839460432061459602012-10-04T13:53:53.347-07:002012-10-04T13:53:53.347-07:00hehe I'm horribly disfigured Mia :)hehe I'm horribly disfigured Mia :)Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-21739838220251075392012-10-04T13:42:28.830-07:002012-10-04T13:42:28.830-07:00You seem to always have so much fun on your birdin...You seem to always have so much fun on your birding adventures Laurence, you must have face melt all the time!Mia McPhersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613385411156245829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-33933136453835934622012-10-04T06:40:20.072-07:002012-10-04T06:40:20.072-07:00I hear ya Jen. It would be good to figure out the ...I hear ya Jen. It would be good to figure out the awesome-scenic-mountain-view-to-different-bird-species-ratio. Your first approach put it as a 1:5. Of course, some of it will depend on the mountains and the birds, but that's always a factor. <br />If I', just birding in a normal, not especially scenic area, that has both riparian and woodland habitat, it's disappointing to see less than 40-50 species. So if the mountain range is twice as appealing scenery, I could take normal habitat with 50 birds or mountains with 10...yeah, that seems to work out.<br />On the other hand my math and reasoning might be super spurious. We may need additional input.Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-58464505127299372672012-10-04T06:25:40.267-07:002012-10-04T06:25:40.267-07:00I agree with ya on mountain birding... My hike aro...I agree with ya on mountain birding... My hike around Rainier last weekend was well over four hours, with only like 10 species seen. But the views are worth about 50 species I reckon. Someone ought to do the math on that. Sweet phoebe shots there, and glad you scored a sweet Killdeer shot too. Jen Sanfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08932953314258705622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-72841397238761892122012-10-03T11:09:05.317-07:002012-10-03T11:09:05.317-07:00Thank Julie, you always leave such nice comments. ...Thank Julie, you always leave such nice comments. <br /><br />I feel the same way when I visit your site :)<br />I'm not crazy bout' the Tarantulas, but I guess if I had to choose between them and Chicago blizzards, I'll go with the poisonous critters. hehe to each their own!<br />Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-61402979426450883622012-10-03T10:24:21.005-07:002012-10-03T10:24:21.005-07:00Laurence, I know when I visit your wonderful blog ...Laurence, I know when I visit your wonderful blog I am always going to read a well-written, entertaining narrative and view fantastic photographs. This post does not disappoint. The in-flight Killdeer shot and the Say's Phoebe action captures took my breath away. Looks like you had a wonderful adventure. I'm thrilled that we do not have tarantulas here in Chicago.Julie G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08552498284012539176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-77412781068384394382012-10-03T06:38:22.445-07:002012-10-03T06:38:22.445-07:00There are many reasons for you to get out to Arizo...There are many reasons for you to get out to Arizona Moe...<br />You should come quickly :)Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-35240971946651407312012-10-03T06:36:48.835-07:002012-10-03T06:36:48.835-07:00Hey Hilke,
Yes, I seldom keep much of what I phot...Hey Hilke,<br /><br />Yes, I seldom keep much of what I photograph, but getting out in the sounds and sights and fresh air is the real reward; the photos just make it nice to share with other people.Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-29523981488026549522012-10-03T06:35:50.690-07:002012-10-03T06:35:50.690-07:00Cheers IsidroCheers IsidroLaurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-59895053304524529922012-10-03T06:10:46.041-07:002012-10-03T06:10:46.041-07:00Wow. Lots of great in-flight photos! That desert t...Wow. Lots of great in-flight photos! That desert tarantula is awesome, too. I need to add that to my photographic collection!Moehttp://www.iowavoice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-32616087589363490352012-10-03T04:24:56.157-07:002012-10-03T04:24:56.157-07:00Loved the Say's Phoebe and Killdeer shots! But...Loved the Say's Phoebe and Killdeer shots! But most of all I enjoyed reading about your trip. Many of my (photographic) outings too are unproductive but just being out in nature restores my joy in being alive, as I bet it does for you too. Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment!Hilke Brederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357741278362930033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-77906070075521846142012-10-03T01:15:02.767-07:002012-10-03T01:15:02.767-07:00Buenas capturas en vuelo.SaludosBuenas capturas en vuelo.SaludosIsidro Ortizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117527899773311395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-17090728138206038312012-10-02T20:10:53.475-07:002012-10-02T20:10:53.475-07:00Yes indeedy Chris, 4:30am is a tough nut to crack,...Yes indeedy Chris, 4:30am is a tough nut to crack, but it was a 75 species day all in all and I am very glad I followed through. I must admit, I am oddly, unnaturally, and immoderately proud of my Killdeer photo. Maybe it's just because those birds bug me so often and I feel like I finally scored a point on em'. At any rate, that alone was worth all the trouble.Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-79177714066036441182012-10-02T19:34:57.414-07:002012-10-02T19:34:57.414-07:00Nicely captured! Wow, those are some amazing finds...Nicely captured! Wow, those are some amazing finds. Love the Phoebe shots....and a Kingfisher would be a treat to spot. 4:30 is intense but don't you feel much happier now that you did it? That looked like a great day of finds....and love the tarantula!Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-38490959597922824452012-10-02T18:33:02.771-07:002012-10-02T18:33:02.771-07:00I agree Tammy (about the Cuckoo). Why anyone would...I agree Tammy (about the Cuckoo). Why anyone would chose coastal California over dusty central Arizona is...beyond me.Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-80643359929151729732012-10-02T18:32:24.976-07:002012-10-02T18:32:24.976-07:00Thanks Gordon. I know what you mean about the RBNU...Thanks Gordon. I know what you mean about the RBNUs too. The White-breasted were ALL OVER but RBNUs are not a common sighting for me in Arizona, though they seem to turn up on some people's blogs very frequently (people in other states).<br /><br />You're right about the Gray Vireos, they're gone, and the Band-tailed Pigeons too. Hope springs eternal, and I was hoping for a few tardy birds (on that note, there were still Summer and Hepatic Tanagers around, surprisingly, but no photos). Ah well...next spring it is.Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-58634615826246021212012-10-02T18:21:13.111-07:002012-10-02T18:21:13.111-07:00What a great action shot of the Say's Phoebe! ...What a great action shot of the Say's Phoebe! That Tarantula is really cool too! That's a shame the Common Cuckoo hasn't headed east...Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481372510221914366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-6038125554804117402012-10-02T17:39:20.392-07:002012-10-02T17:39:20.392-07:00Congrats on the RBNU sightings! I do not see thes...Congrats on the RBNU sightings! I do not see these birds often enough and have yet to see some on Mt Ord. GRVI might have already migrated for the season. I am not sure of their migration patterns. Sounds like you had a great trip on Mt Ord! Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13931448617460317916noreply@blogger.com