tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post5284921861038587780..comments2024-03-01T15:43:57.247+00:00Comments on MIDMARSH JOTTINGS: I'll Just Take a Few for LaterMidmarsh Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-8883769481980374452009-08-20T10:16:23.056+01:002009-08-20T10:16:23.056+01:00Hi Jan. Thank you. The Coal Tits here disappeared ...Hi Jan. Thank you. The Coal Tits here disappeared for quite a long while and have only recently reappeared. I had almost forgotten about them. Shame on me! I have noticed in the past that the CTs seem to prefer the whole black Sunflower seeds, here anyway.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-60378670485204541032009-08-20T10:12:31.937+01:002009-08-20T10:12:31.937+01:00Hi Yoke. Thank you for your kind comment and for t...Hi Yoke. Thank you for your kind comment and for the award. It was a very kind thought.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-11231103259715721382009-08-20T07:48:29.493+01:002009-08-20T07:48:29.493+01:00Thank you Glo. I also like to read about and see b...Thank you Glo. I also like to read about and see birds in different countries. It is only sine I started photographing my feathered visitors that I have noticed the differences in their behaviours. I don't think Mr. Chaffinch would have appreciated a pelican bib :)Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-34225229696909616062009-08-19T10:34:44.777+01:002009-08-19T10:34:44.777+01:00Truly clear and beautifully detailed photos. It&#...Truly clear and beautifully detailed photos. It's so interesting to see birds that do not frequent my garden. Watching your videos has encouraged me to take a closer look at the intricacies of bird behaviour around here. That male chaffinch has a wonderful quizzical expression. I even pictured it with a pelican bib, but I won't go there...<br /><br />Really enjoyable photos and write up, finished off with a 'tickled pink' sky... ;)Glohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09532995590131801962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-63974913509535611242009-08-19T01:07:04.070+01:002009-08-19T01:07:04.070+01:00A lovely varied post John with great photos and vi...A lovely varied post John with great photos and video. You have reminded me that I haven't seen 'my' Coal Tits for quite some time, mind you we have had so many outings lately that I haven't been keeping such a close eye on the garden :)<br />I was very interested that you have observed the CTs go for the black Sunflower seeds, that is fascinating as I thought most of the birds favoured the Sunflower hearts. I do usually put both out so will make sure I continue to do so.<br /><br />Your sky photo is beautiful.ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-38412217308959110072009-08-18T19:47:08.517+01:002009-08-18T19:47:08.517+01:00Lovely pictures, John. We're all saying they f...Lovely pictures, John. We're all saying they fill up the larder. <br />I bet the CT is laughing behind our back and saying it just sowing the larder. <br /><br />Anyway, John, I've awarded you a Kreativ Blogger Award; just check out this post:<br />http://birdingonwheels.blogspot.com/2009/08/kreativ-blogger-award.htmlYoke,https://www.blogger.com/profile/02596190126355462132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-76142485748373129162009-08-18T18:11:34.749+01:002009-08-18T18:11:34.749+01:00Thanks Keith. The lighting seemed to be just right...Thanks Keith. The lighting seemed to be just right for about an hour yesterday. It makes such a difference to the resultant colours.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-58475004847297849512009-08-18T17:09:08.161+01:002009-08-18T17:09:08.161+01:00Cracking shots of the Coal Tit John. I'd love ...Cracking shots of the Coal Tit John. I'd love to have some visit here, and that Chaffinch is in fine feather. So colourful.holdingmomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455039696354576430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-28966172104313429502009-08-18T15:58:09.349+01:002009-08-18T15:58:09.349+01:00Thank you Crista. Pleased you enjoyed this entry. ...Thank you Crista. Pleased you enjoyed this entry. It was a nice change to have sunny weather to bring out the colours and have half a chance of some sharp pictures.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-13104719405082856372009-08-18T15:56:00.572+01:002009-08-18T15:56:00.572+01:00Thank you again Prof. A B Y for your kind comment....Thank you again Prof. A B Y for your kind comment.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-80057203411797161952009-08-18T15:55:10.487+01:002009-08-18T15:55:10.487+01:00Hi again Tricia - of course reoccupied should have...Hi again Tricia - of course reoccupied should have been preoccupied!! I must learn to thump the keys harder. I still miss the old keyboards with keys that gave a positive click.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-24840568459327057162009-08-18T15:53:02.843+01:002009-08-18T15:53:02.843+01:00Thank you kindly Pam. I didn't used to get man...Thank you kindly Pam. I didn't used to get many of the colourful small birds until I fixed up more feeders and changed the food mix I was using. It took a few months but eventually they became regulars.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-87902361979709704702009-08-18T15:50:04.206+01:002009-08-18T15:50:04.206+01:00Thank you Shirl.
It is good to have them back.
I ...Thank you Shirl. <br />It is good to have them back.<br />I will admit I was pleased with the expression on the Chaffinch. It often pays to take many shots as one usually stands out from the rest.<br />I hope you are managing to have some decent weather.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-41280388605759173492009-08-18T15:46:34.616+01:002009-08-18T15:46:34.616+01:00Thank you Tricia.
It is great to see the Coal Tit...Thank you Tricia. <br />It is great to see the Coal Tits return to the feeders.<br />The Large White was so reoccupied it didn't notice me move where I could get a good view. They usually fly away just as the camera starts to focus.<br />Hope the Sun has stayed out for you.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-73612939243119753602009-08-18T14:50:23.533+01:002009-08-18T14:50:23.533+01:00Wow wonderful post today John. Your shots of the ...Wow wonderful post today John. Your shots of the Chickadee are stunning. I love the sunflower too...all so nice.Creative Cardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06142611735188744706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-4532605984224346342009-08-18T11:56:52.105+01:002009-08-18T11:56:52.105+01:00Great posting as usual John
Keep up the good workGreat posting as usual John<br />Keep up the good workAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-7786193341567169032009-08-18T11:31:59.124+01:002009-08-18T11:31:59.124+01:00I continue to be entranced by your always beautifu...I continue to be entranced by your always beautiful pics! Very, very rarely see the little coloured birds around here anymore. So sad... I think they've all been chased away by the larger birds and perhaps pets. We had a lot of small ones here when we moved in over 20 years ago. The largest I ever see now would be the bigger plain grey honeyeaters. Although we do get the Rosellas etc passing through from time to time. Sigh........Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10811062874934673408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-74425998969901507572009-08-18T11:04:41.048+01:002009-08-18T11:04:41.048+01:00Hi again John, great series of coal tit pics! I l...<b>Hi again John, </b> great series of coal tit pics! I love to see this little bird too and thoroughly enjoyed your video :-)<br /><br />Loved all your other photos also, a great mix of visitors and action from your garden… wonderful expression on the chaffinch! Have a good day :-DShirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956905954971466579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-8311812323539665072009-08-18T09:38:32.610+01:002009-08-18T09:38:32.610+01:00And I, for one, am very glad you did save some Joh...And I, for one, am very glad you did save some John. Coal Tits are lovely little birds and yes, they do move at speed. Excellent picture of the Large White on the Chive and that's some hungry caterpillar.<br /><br />Lovely sunset - testament to your having my sun! Lol Although it's shining down at the moment and I must get out into it!Tricia Ryderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05010432313312804286noreply@blogger.com