tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post8329101185186083053..comments2024-03-28T04:33:25.972-05:00Comments on From The Sol: Wild Bird WednesdayAndrea @ From The Solhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00657271089899579261noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-8275139222821151282013-07-27T11:37:41.200-05:002013-07-27T11:37:41.200-05:00What a wonderful service you're providing! Ho...What a wonderful service you're providing! How gratifying it must be to impart your knowledge to others. Even if you only reach one individual, it's a contribution toward our grandchildren's legacy.<br /><br />Thank you!<br /><br />It's been interesting to participate in the Florida Breeding Bird Atlas program this year. Some of our raptor species are thriving. Sadly, loss of habitat has really impacted others.<br /><br />I really enjoyed your "Non-Wild" Bird Wednesday post!Wally Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121368850135565674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-63075208570865002592013-07-26T18:27:22.397-05:002013-07-26T18:27:22.397-05:00Beautiful series.Very interesting.Beautiful series.Very interesting.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614941703303528719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-68042260875582572942013-07-26T13:24:46.480-05:002013-07-26T13:24:46.480-05:00Gorgeous birds! It must be amazing to get so close...Gorgeous birds! It must be amazing to get so close to them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249439893293982706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-16167489102337225872013-07-26T05:31:42.289-05:002013-07-26T05:31:42.289-05:00lots of good stuff you share. Both sculpture and b...lots of good stuff you share. Both sculpture and birds. Love it all. :)NatureFootstephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340635075481959029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-2861491631174957642013-07-25T16:01:03.530-05:002013-07-25T16:01:03.530-05:00Everyone seem sto like the owls, possibly because ...Everyone seem sto like the owls, possibly because they are so rarely seen in the wild. It was a fun program in a wonderful place. Thanks for stopping by, Arija ...<br /><br />AndreaAndrea @ From The Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657271089899579261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-60886461266297795502013-07-25T03:23:47.306-05:002013-07-25T03:23:47.306-05:00A great post with so much to see apart from the bi...A great post with so much to see apart from the birds. For me especially nice to see the owl.Arijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-58670578779610693862013-07-24T17:34:44.828-05:002013-07-24T17:34:44.828-05:00You did the right and fair thing Lisa ... I wish m...You did the right and fair thing Lisa ... I wish more people would follow their conscience. I know how cute they are when they are babies, but, like you said, they deserve to live their lives as nature planned it. Thank you for stopping by ...<br /><br />AndreaAndrea @ From The Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657271089899579261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-87127127671491960662013-07-24T15:29:25.167-05:002013-07-24T15:29:25.167-05:00Great photos, I love the one of the "The Bean...Great photos, I love the one of the "The Bean" and your birds are so beautiful. I found a small baby wild bird with no sign of the nest that could not fly once and I called the no kill shelter near me about what to do about it. They had a bird specialist who picked it up when I dropped it off there who was going to rehabilitate it into the wild. It was hard not to keep it, but wild birds deserve to be able to live their lives wild if that's a possibility... Lisabella Russohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621662488987992112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-20187252595720765292013-07-24T10:34:50.478-05:002013-07-24T10:34:50.478-05:00Teaching and rescuing raptors is a small part of t...Teaching and rescuing raptors is a small part of the Conservation effort. We are all committed to conservation ... if only everyone was. I shutter at the politics of this issue. I hope mankind wakes up soon ...<br /><br />AndreaAndrea @ From The Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657271089899579261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-23565684465100490062013-07-24T10:32:19.781-05:002013-07-24T10:32:19.781-05:00Thanks, McGuffy Ann ... your opinion matters ...
...Thanks, McGuffy Ann ... your opinion matters ...<br /><br />AndreaAndrea @ From The Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657271089899579261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-9023359100824852862013-07-24T10:31:05.806-05:002013-07-24T10:31:05.806-05:00Don't be fooled, Stewart. Any one of our bird...Don't be fooled, Stewart. Any one of our birds would jump at the chance to be free ... they just don't realize that they would never survive. The imprinted birds, however, love the idea of being provided with food because they have never had to hunt for it, so, in that case, you may be a little right ... they might just like not being wild. <br /><br />I like your chances of seeing a Western Bowerbird before me as my flight would be in the vicinity of 12 hours and a day or two of jet lag :) So, I will wait for your next opportunity ...<br /><br />AndreaAndrea @ From The Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657271089899579261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-38045619184874624402013-07-24T10:24:03.911-05:002013-07-24T10:24:03.911-05:00These birds are not captured, they are rescued ......These birds are not captured, they are rescued ... I know that is a fine line and I often struggle with the need to allow nature to take its course. But, that said, most of the injured birds we rescued were injured not by nature, but by the intrusion of man. In this case, I feel justified in trying to provide some of the quality of life that they have been deprived of. I respect and understand your view ... thanks for your comment ...<br /><br />AndreaAndrea @ From The Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657271089899579261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-83879872677200705002013-07-24T10:19:26.424-05:002013-07-24T10:19:26.424-05:00Working with the birds is more wonderful than I co...Working with the birds is more wonderful than I could begin to describe ... I have done it for years and still feel a thrill when I bring a bird up on my glove. As for "The Bean" ... it is a delight. Though, I must warn you, that if you stand close to it, your reflection will be short and dumpy ... Fun as long as you can dismiss that possiblity of it being real :). Thanks for stopping by Edna ...<br /><br />AndreaAndrea @ From The Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657271089899579261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-43498227218344249632013-07-24T10:15:25.928-05:002013-07-24T10:15:25.928-05:00The GHO is often the favorite because she is aweso...The GHO is often the favorite because she is awesome. However, if you worked with all of them, you would have a hard time picking a favorite because they all have personalities and are charming as long as you use the proper precautions. Thank you for your comment, Margaret ...<br /><br />AndreaAndrea @ From The Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657271089899579261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-24693889066935017342013-07-24T10:08:47.280-05:002013-07-24T10:08:47.280-05:00I remember well the beautiful pictures you posted ...I remember well the beautiful pictures you posted of those Raptors. When I volunteered at the Rehab facility we used to fly our raptors in shows. Someday these birds will be flown, but it takes a time and the proper facilities to train them. That is down the road ... I agree, it is wonderful when they can fly free, if only for a short time. Thanks for stopping by Queen of Free Flying Raptors :)<br /><br />AndreaAndrea @ From The Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657271089899579261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-15782772545976736542013-07-24T10:04:46.859-05:002013-07-24T10:04:46.859-05:00Thank you Carole. I assume you are referring to t...Thank you Carole. I assume you are referring to the Great Horned Owl as she is the more gregarious of the two owls. But, in truth they are all wonderfully patient raptors. Glad you enjoyed ...<br /><br />AndreaAndrea @ From The Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657271089899579261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-78728937518873743862013-07-24T10:01:27.685-05:002013-07-24T10:01:27.685-05:00Thanks Eileen ... coming from you, that is a wonde...Thanks Eileen ... coming from you, that is a wonderful compliment.<br /><br />Andrea Andrea @ From The Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657271089899579261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-51449021320545956382013-07-24T08:59:15.765-05:002013-07-24T08:59:15.765-05:00I think you do a wonderful job in using captive ra...I think you do a wonderful job in using captive raptors to educate Joe Public about the same species he/she can see in the wild, but only if they themselves help conservation. Loved your photos Andrea.Phil Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846400106748443969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-27731797268531266402013-07-24T07:12:17.733-05:002013-07-24T07:12:17.733-05:00This post shows your photography skills. You defin...This post shows your photography skills. You definitely shine in this area. Nice post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-72108562660658105632013-07-24T06:04:41.903-05:002013-07-24T06:04:41.903-05:00Hi there - nice post. I think that the birds may ...Hi there - nice post. I think that the birds may be wild about not being wild, so they still count. I think these raptor shows are a great way to show people birds.<br /><br />I think that you (and I) may have to wait a while for more Western Bowerbird shots - the closest to me are a three hours plane flight away!<br /><br />Cheers and thanks for the link to WBW - Stewart M - MelbourneStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-82138894489123292272013-07-24T05:51:23.511-05:002013-07-24T05:51:23.511-05:00the pics of the birds are so nice!!!
personally ...the pics of the birds are so nice!!!<br /><br /><br />personally i never have believed in capturing birds and domesticating them!!...<br /><br />http://www.myunfinishedlife.comMy Unfinished Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17585327291812330305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-79752076977405220092013-07-24T05:37:19.381-05:002013-07-24T05:37:19.381-05:00Andrea, what fabulous photos! The birds are wonde...Andrea, what fabulous photos! The birds are wonderful. I would have loved to be there and see them up close. What a great program to teach folks about the birds. Also, that "bean" looks to be amazing. I would like to have seen this too. Time now to get ready to go home. (I'm at work still) You have a wonderful day, hugs, Edna B. Edna Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-17464948899575015572013-07-23T23:50:23.794-05:002013-07-23T23:50:23.794-05:00fabulous post, but that owl is such a beauty, my f...fabulous post, but that owl is such a beauty, my favouriteCarole M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13261384312136535762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-58186488018478195442013-07-23T22:19:35.559-05:002013-07-23T22:19:35.559-05:00Hi Andrea What a wonderful privilege to work with...Hi Andrea What a wonderful privilege to work with these birds so closely and to educate people the importance of these beautiful birds in the wild. They are all wonderful is different ways however my favorite is the Great Horned Owl. MargaretMargaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5667401724450207840.post-75419294876555505452013-07-23T20:00:58.880-05:002013-07-23T20:00:58.880-05:00What a thrill it must be to work with these birds....What a thrill it must be to work with these birds. One of my favorite places to see this at the Desert Museum in Tucson AZ. To watch these birds free flying during their presentation is awe inspiring.The Queen Jesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03613469797513739495noreply@blogger.com