Good morning birdwatchers.........#2 (Sunshine)

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Swordbird Posted: 11-02-2009 8:39 AM

Monday - November 2, 2009

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Daily Quote

"Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens," Said Gimli.

"Maybe," said Elrond, "but let im not vow to walk in the dark, who has not seen nightfall."

"Yet sworn word may strengthen quaking heart," said Gimli.

~The Fellowship of the Ring

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Did You Know?

Hummingbirds have split tongues, which theyt fold into a tube when feeding.

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Bird of the Day

Black-Capped Chickadee

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Good morning everyone! It is Monday again, the start of a new week. There are many things to do, places to go, people to see, etc. I am home today, which is wonderful. I will be doing around-the-house stuff, and other things.

Feeders are full, and should be good for a week. Saw three Chickadees this morning at the feeder. Hope to see other Birds as well.

ALL have a wonderful day!

--Sunshine

"Birds are born to have wings; wings are symbols of freedom."

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Paleface replied on 11-02-2009 9:20 AM

Good Morning Swordbird,

Now that is one interesting quote.  You must be enjoying the book.:)  Isn't that cool how Hummers eat nectar?  I only have Carolina Chickadees.  It is always nice to have Dees around.

I hope more birds visit your feeders.  I have to fill mine at least every two days. Maybe I need larger feeders.   ....And a Wonderful day to you also! 

Jean ~ Taylorsville, Georgia

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theLark_IN_5 replied on 11-02-2009 9:23 AM

If you want to live and thrive, let the spider run alive.
~American Quaker Saying

This makes me think  of hosaslover on BYC

                   

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Carol Foley replied on 11-02-2009 10:04 AM

Hi Everyone

Just have time today to show one of my little guys. The "bangle" on his head is a real snowflake.

Carol Foley

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BirdLadyofHudson_WI replied on 11-02-2009 10:21 AM

Good morning Swordbird!

My quote for today is "my little chickadee" by W. C. Fields. It seemed appropriate. Smile

This is my bird picture of the day as well.

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Swordbird replied on 11-02-2009 11:34 AM

Jean -- I read that "qoute" a while ago, and thought it sounds good enough to use on this thread. I amd loving the books, and am on the second one (The Two Towers). I saw American Goldfinches, a House Sparrow, and I think a Dark-Eyed Junco or two.

Larkie -- Great quote today.

Carol -- That's a great picture! Love the snowflake!

BirdLady -- I did see the picture on Jean's thread, but thank you for sharing it on this thread!

--Sunshine

"Birds are born to have wings; wings are symbols of freedom."

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oldguybirdwatcher replied on 11-02-2009 12:18 PM

Autumn is over the long leaves that love us,

And over the mice in the barley sheaves;

Yellow the leaves of the rowan above us,

And yellow the wet wild-strawberries leaves.

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Hummingbirds are thought to fly up to 60 miles an hour.

Smile    I have no vices - -Wine,Women and Song are necessities of life! Big Smile       

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Swordbird replied on 11-02-2009 1:04 PM

oldguy -- Love the quote, it is perfect for the season. I don't think I knew that fact about Hummers.

--Sunshine

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Donna_TX replied on 11-02-2009 1:52 PM

Did you know the ruby-throated hummingbird has been known to migrate up to 2500 miles?

 

A quote about hummingbirds....

"Hummingbird shows us how to re-visit the past for the purpose of releasing it instead of being caught in a permanently backward flight pattern. It also helps us to see that if we step aside we may see our life differently. Hummingbird teaches us to transcend time, to recognize that what has happened in the past and what might happen in the future is not nearly as important as what we are experiencing now. It teaches us to hover in the moment, to appreciate its sweetness."

Constance Barrett Sohodski Quotes

 

 

 

 

 

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margba replied on 11-02-2009 1:54 PM

Carol, Caty, love your chickadee pics

Ogbw, very nice quote.

Donna, great fyi re the little hummers.  I didn't know they could migrate up to 2500 mi!! lol!

Swordbird, I'm trying to get back into the swing of your thread, now that I found it again.  Here's a poem I found by Ralph Waldo Emerson about chickadees...

 

 - - Marg, Lanc.Co., PA

 

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Swordbird replied on 11-02-2009 3:14 PM

Donna -- That is a new fact for me! Interesting quote about Hummers........

Marg -- I am glad you found my thread again! It is nice to see you on here........I enjoy your replies.......Great Chickadee poem!

--Sunshine

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Glory123 replied on 11-02-2009 5:22 PM

Hi Swordbird...No quote or fact today...But I got a picture.WOO HOO. I may have posted this one before. I took it at my BILs up north.

 Great quotes, facts and pics everyone.

Have a nice night..Carol

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Swordbird replied on 11-02-2009 5:46 PM

Hi Glory -- I'm glad you have a picture to shar today! It's great!

--Sunshine

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oldguybirdwatcher replied on 11-02-2009 10:20 PM

Glory123   - - - I find it verrry  in - ter - rest - ing that you managed to get the logo on the windmill included in the picture. Subliminal suggestion?Wink

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Swordbird replied on 11-03-2009 8:23 AM

Tuesday - November 3, 2009

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Daily Quote

"Life is short...eat cake first!"

~Unknown

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Did you Know?

It takes Hummingbird eggs two to two 1/2 weeks to hatch.

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Bird of the Day

Yellow-Rumped Warbler.

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Good morning bird-watchers! I hope everyone is having a splend morning. I, myself am sitting downstairs, listening to music while I type. It is Lord of the Rings music, and is veyr interesting.

Anyway, saw a few Birds already this morning. House Sparrows and House Finches I believe. Hope to see more later, but at the present I am busy.

Cya all later!

--Sunshine

"Birds are born to have wings; wings are symbols of freedom."

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