I have a thousand thoughts running through my head and I should only say a few today. (Buy a notebook for the others.)
That is what I hope anyway, to share some birding thoughts for many days from my perch, pulpit, soapbox, car, truck, easy chair, knees in the sand, whatever.
I go birding at every vacation spot, or rather, I research the spot (not trips to family which is more precious) so that it becomes a birding trip. My husband and I like to bird in places with few people (many birds) so our most favorite places are national wildlife refuges (NWRs). There I try to take photos of every bird!
I can never resist grabbing the camera whenever I see some ducklings.
(Neither can my husband since he took 4 of these pictures.)
All pictures are of Mallards Anas platyrhynchos families seen in my front yard.
Funny, how the Mallard drake is missing in all these photos! I have seen the father (I think) following behind the family.
The largest family is with 13 ducklings of which about 6 grew to full size. I rate a mama Mallard's mothering skill on how many ducklings survive. I have seen a mama lose all of them. (She couldn't keep them in line.)
From My Perch is my blog to share some words and photos about my fascination with birds.
6 comments:
Maria, You have a way with the written word, and the pictures you and John take show skill far above average. Thanks for cluing me in!
I have always enjoyed your enthusiasm with your birding skills. Everyone should have the same passion with their own dreams. Keep it up!
You are awesome!
Dear Maria,
All I can say is "UNBELIEVABLE" !!
Your blog is interesting, enjoyable and fun to read.
Your husband must be a some fella! As I know that you are an awesome sister!
love you!
linda
p.s. I have no idea how to sign in as a blogger so I'm anonymous :-)
Wow, this is absolutely Wonderful! Thank you Maria and John for sharing your travels, your observations, and your passion for birding. I will try to check in every so often and see what you are up to. I would like it if I received an email every so often reminding me to check your blog, particularly if you have updated it with something special.
Dave VerSluis
Casnovia, MI
Maria,
These photos are beautiful. You have really captured some incredible shots. Being around you could make a "birder" out of anyone!!!!!!!!!!
Gwen Lyall
Maria - love the spoonbills. Awesome photography too.
Maureen (from Oxford)
Will have to learn how to sign in also.
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