tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post3652750749991575765..comments2023-10-11T05:31:26.169-05:00Comments on Q's Corner: Getting to know youQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-30521866088272110362008-12-23T15:57:00.000-06:002008-12-23T15:57:00.000-06:00Hmmmmm....what do I serve my Northern Flicker gues...Hmmmmm....what do I serve my Northern Flicker guest? ........Buttercream frosted cookies. Ha ha ha. But there's a sidedish out there of sunflower chips and niger seeds I got at Planter's for them too.<BR/><BR/>I'm having a hard enough time keeping up with all the four leggeds visiting the backyard. Good thing I live in a neighborhood where so many people DO put out birdseed for the birds and catfood for the strays and....buttercream frosted cookies for one little raccoon. :-)<BR/><BR/>I know it's 30ish out there, or is pretending to be, but BRRRRRRR it's cold.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16769488099776508540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-33132403827021184202008-12-23T08:25:00.000-06:002008-12-23T08:25:00.000-06:00Dear Cat,Thank you!Happy Holidays to you too. When...Dear Cat,<BR/>Thank you!<BR/>Happy Holidays to you too. <BR/>Whenever we have a weather event the birds come from miles around. I do love the wings.<BR/>Looking forward to 2009.<BR/>I also have catching up to do with you!<BR/>Namaste,<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-60397514493514517432008-12-22T17:51:00.000-06:002008-12-22T17:51:00.000-06:00Hello Q!Tryin to catch up on all of your beautiful...Hello Q!<BR/>Tryin to catch up on all of your beautiful post! What gorgeous captures as always of your beautiful beatiful bird friends..LOVE that last shot~stunning!<BR/>HAPPY HOLIDAYS Q!<BR/>Hugs<BR/>CatCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14980240879371944143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-42467172232815760622008-12-22T17:28:00.000-06:002008-12-22T17:28:00.000-06:00Dear Meggie,I really like these photographs too. I...Dear Meggie,<BR/>I really like these photographs too. I love the background.<BR/>Always delightful to share!<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-61376710984292784882008-12-22T17:27:00.000-06:002008-12-22T17:27:00.000-06:00Dear Mary,Oh my goodness! That would be a big floc...Dear Mary,<BR/>Oh my goodness! That would be a big flock of birds to have in the backyard. They are kindof large birds. Too big for the feeders.<BR/>I have seen them in the country in large flocks.<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-37021365412619746172008-12-22T17:25:00.000-06:002008-12-22T17:25:00.000-06:00Dear Maria,I am outside for a wee bit of time. I c...Dear Maria,<BR/>I am outside for a wee bit of time. I cannot stay out very long. I get too cold even with my blankets. I come in warm up and go back out! Oh the cats....they cause all sorts of trouble for the birds.<BR/>I am so excited you have Northern Flickers. I have not seen them for a couple of months. Knowing they are about is great. I will keep an eye out. What are you feeding them?<BR/>Do stay warm. It is so very cold. I have hope...I had a flock of Robins today.<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-40779590498753579492008-12-22T00:42:00.000-06:002008-12-22T00:42:00.000-06:00Those photos are just sooo special! You never ceas...Those photos are just sooo special! You never cease to give me joy, when I see your wonderful pics. Thankyou so much for sharing your particular joy!meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-28199205144217676092008-12-21T23:00:00.000-06:002008-12-21T23:00:00.000-06:00Lovin' those Red-Winged Blackbirds. Will you beli...Lovin' those Red-Winged Blackbirds. Will you believe I had flocks of 50 visit in Delaware? Yes, they did.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-20313978125291647672008-12-21T11:10:00.000-06:002008-12-21T11:10:00.000-06:00Oh that bird is handsome but I am partial to the b...Oh that bird is handsome but I am partial to the blackbirds, as you know. :-)<BR/><BR/>Sherry-Oh it is so darn cold. With all the four legged action going on in my backyard, I never really see any birds but yesterday I looked out my window and saw several pairs of cardinals eating on the deck AND one giant Northern flicker (I haven't seen one of them in years).I wish I could take the time to build relationships with them but if I'm out there for five minutes, I get those cat guests. <BR/><BR/>Love the vicarious visits I get with the birds through your blog. :-)<BR/><BR/>Brrr. You aren't out there now, are you??Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16769488099776508540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-12749943011348127752008-12-21T08:35:00.000-06:002008-12-21T08:35:00.000-06:00Dear Saucy,I think Mr. Red Winged is elegant.May y...Dear Saucy,<BR/>I think Mr. Red Winged is elegant.<BR/>May you and yours have a very Merry Christmas.<BR/>Looking forward to 2009.<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-84557994818898258602008-12-21T08:33:00.000-06:002008-12-21T08:33:00.000-06:00Dear Nan, Thank you for coming over. I am a lover ...Dear Nan,<BR/> Thank you for coming over. I am a lover of life, all of life....We are all one. I am very fond of bees and butterflies and birds. The four legged are wonderful too. <BR/> I also love the the plant kingdom...the trees are my friends. I would love to see more paper goods made from bamboo or other fiber plants and leave the trees for growing!<BR/> One of the sadest stories I ever heard was about a Red Wood that was ancient. It had survived all sorts of natural events. It was felled to make tooth picks...tooth picks!!! for humans...I still cry when I think of it.<BR/> So happy to have met you. I am looking forward to visiting your blogs and getting to know you. It is a gift to be able to draw and do the kinds of art you do.<BR/> I also am an artist. I do fiber art. I am new to it! I am felting and sculpting with fiber. I love it. I also am making hats. Oh to be a Milliner!...I am learning.<BR/>Happy Christmas.<BR/>Looking forward to 2009. So much life to love and live.<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-25642358576542158402008-12-21T04:20:00.000-06:002008-12-21T04:20:00.000-06:00Red ringed blackbird is very handsome, I wish he l...Red ringed blackbird is very handsome, I wish he lived near me!Saucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959141177904095053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-29415263440237687622008-12-20T13:28:00.000-06:002008-12-20T13:28:00.000-06:00Hi Q (Sherry),I discovered you from your post on L...Hi Q (Sherry),<BR/>I discovered you from your post on Lilacs and Roses. Your post touched me for you described exactly how I feel about animals and nature etc. Your photos are so exquisite!<BR/><BR/>I am an artist (pen and ink and watercolor) and also have my camera with me at all times...for I love to capture the birds, nature, scenery...actually everything around me and I often work from my photos.<BR/>I'm so happy to have found your blogs and will be a regular visitor.<BR/>Hope you can visit me at Shells and Roses and Furry and Feathered Friends.<BR/>with best wishes,<BR/>NanNan and =^..^=https://www.blogger.com/profile/11452734435546862503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-26318238871224926102008-12-20T13:05:00.000-06:002008-12-20T13:05:00.000-06:00Dear Marvin,Thank you.I was very pleased!Hope you ...Dear Marvin,<BR/>Thank you.<BR/>I was very pleased!<BR/>Hope you and Jo have a Merry Christmas.<BR/>Stay warm.<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-6803018544086116662008-12-20T11:32:00.000-06:002008-12-20T11:32:00.000-06:00Beautiful Red-winged Blackbird photos. I'm glad h...Beautiful Red-winged Blackbird photos. I'm glad he decided to pose for you.<BR/><BR/>I hope you and "your birds" are doing well now that the weather has turned bitterly cold again.Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03374936227735741953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-64600856574287586882008-12-19T16:00:00.000-06:002008-12-19T16:00:00.000-06:00Dear Marmee,It is a pleasure to be with the birds....Dear Marmee,<BR/>It is a pleasure to be with the birds. I forget every Autumn just how much I enjoy the Winter birds.<BR/>Hope you are staying warm.<BR/>It is a busy time of year for many.<BR/>Thank you for coming by.<BR/>Namaste,<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-35742569190623709732008-12-19T15:57:00.000-06:002008-12-19T15:57:00.000-06:00Dear Kanak,When we have a weather event, like snow...Dear Kanak,<BR/>When we have a weather event, like snow or freezing rain, the birds flock to the feeders and the seed trays. I saw a flock of Robins today. I had put out a few bowls of raisins. I also saw Mockingbird. He has been absent for a long time. He also likes raisins and suet. Everyone likes suet!<BR/>I cannot supply enough nesting sites for all the birds but I can provide food and water.<BR/>I do enjoy taking the photographs, glad you also enjoy seeing them.<BR/>It was fun visiting you and will pop over for more catching up.<BR/>Namaste,<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-40186073097688638142008-12-19T15:52:00.000-06:002008-12-19T15:52:00.000-06:00Dear Sue,Thank you! I am looking forward to gettin...Dear Sue,<BR/>Thank you! I am looking forward to getting to know you too!<BR/>I do not get around as often as I would like to. Maybe I can have a visiting day!<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-32320891444927442922008-12-19T14:05:00.000-06:002008-12-19T14:05:00.000-06:00oh my these are perfect images. the reach and out ...oh my these are perfect images. the reach and out and grab you kind. so lovely to see this redwing so close up and those eyes and head shot, beautiful! i love them.marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-39166501718843840872008-12-19T06:30:00.000-06:002008-12-19T06:30:00.000-06:00Sherry, 150-200 birds is a lot! Lucky you! Your bi...Sherry, 150-200 birds is a lot! Lucky you! Your bird photos are amazing! LOVE your blackbird photos!<BR/><BR/>Have a good weekend! And thank you for visiting me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000965361716090014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-42890090255671768312008-12-18T22:04:00.000-06:002008-12-18T22:04:00.000-06:00I love your pics and commentary!I love your pics and commentary!Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-89578098457675862262008-12-18T21:45:00.000-06:002008-12-18T21:45:00.000-06:00Dear Wendy,He was looking right at me for a very l...Dear Wendy,<BR/>He was looking right at me for a very long time. I think the camera was a new to him experience. All the other birds are use to it. <BR/>I am so pleased he came for a visit.<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-76044214690821303342008-12-18T21:43:00.000-06:002008-12-18T21:43:00.000-06:00Dear Grammy,It a joy for me to share the photograp...Dear Grammy,<BR/>It a joy for me to share the photographs. I love the birds and the bugs so very much and hope others will see how beautiful they are...not how beautiful my deck or backyard is...just the beauty of nature...<BR/>We will enjoy 2009.<BR/>Many blessings,<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-34599222809567009292008-12-18T21:28:00.000-06:002008-12-18T21:28:00.000-06:00Dear Natural Moments,The dogwood looks pink someti...Dear Natural Moments,<BR/>The dogwood looks pink sometimes. I think it is the light. Today it was cloudy and all my backgrounds look soft. I like that too.<BR/>You have some fantastic bird photgraphs on your blog!<BR/>I am looking forward to spending some more time looking and being inspired by your wild places in Washington State. I spent a delightful time at Lake Quinault!<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27765182.post-44539960329198396582008-12-18T20:17:00.000-06:002008-12-18T20:17:00.000-06:00Those are very special pics. That little guy is l...Those are very special pics. That little guy is looking right at you! I think he wants to see what's happening in your house! Or he's trying to figure out that camera-thing. LOL!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.com