tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post7204221631972094396..comments2023-11-26T02:45:34.980-06:00Comments on Louisiana Belle: Gifts of an avian natureGail Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15697820311332653232noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-63836038682844699042013-01-24T19:40:27.233-06:002013-01-24T19:40:27.233-06:00All of my photos of birds are of my yard birds and...All of my photos of birds are of my yard birds and while they are common, I love to get to watch their behavior and always enjoy seeing them from another point of view. Of course then there is the treat like the Ibis..wow...Thank you for linking up to Nature Notes Gail..MichelleRambling Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080120317890707767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-16619730584659260272013-01-24T13:59:45.068-06:002013-01-24T13:59:45.068-06:00Amazing photos. Was that a very large telephoto le...Amazing photos. Was that a very large telephoto lens, or were you able to get relitivly close? <br /><br />Everyday things in photos blog. Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10910732900766243529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-74179728816531708362013-01-24T07:19:22.724-06:002013-01-24T07:19:22.724-06:00Great shots as always Gail! The Ibis are quite com...Great shots as always Gail! The Ibis are quite common here in Florida, magical none the less! Loving the cardinal, my dad who has passed loved them!Rosemary Aubuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18131260177543328683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-34158271449172280712013-01-24T06:40:35.043-06:002013-01-24T06:40:35.043-06:00I am on kind of a spiritual renewing journey mysel...I am on kind of a spiritual renewing journey myself, and nature is always my best friend! The Anhinga drying his wings is an amazing shot, could easily be a painting. Those White Ibis are delightful, how incredible that scene had to be...great shots~Mary Howell Cromerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-73368218228289523342013-01-24T06:36:53.647-06:002013-01-24T06:36:53.647-06:00I just adore the splashing Ibises!
Sister Cynthia...I just adore the splashing Ibises!<br /><br />Sister Cynthia sounds wonderful.Lisa @ Two Bears Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464839163693785901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-39323291488439362472013-01-24T03:26:51.445-06:002013-01-24T03:26:51.445-06:00Great pictures - I really like the reflected Ibis....Great pictures - I really like the reflected Ibis.<br /><br />The albatross (es?) were a real highlight. I had hoped maybe to get a glimpse of one - but the views were stunning!<br /><br />Cheers and thanks for the link to WBW.<br /><br />Stewart M - MelbourneStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-51660446336042857952013-01-24T02:08:29.172-06:002013-01-24T02:08:29.172-06:00Lovely bird photos Gail. Those Ibis looked special...Lovely bird photos Gail. Those Ibis looked specially great. I also liked that quote, which I think sums up my philosophy of life - DaveDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06851174879441602754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-44113726891414067822013-01-23T21:14:26.999-06:002013-01-23T21:14:26.999-06:00I am sitting here smiling at my computer just look...I am sitting here smiling at my computer just looking at these fabulous shot. I love them. And I really love that reflection shot of the Ibis. <br /><br />Hugs~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06052655796247020555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-54434136062804731112013-01-23T20:56:46.940-06:002013-01-23T20:56:46.940-06:00Gail, dear! Oh, you made my day!!! I have never ...Gail, dear! Oh, you made my day!!! I have never wanted to be a model. I never thought I could do it descent. Thank you!!!<br /><br />You have got to be the smartest photographer I know. How do you know all of those bird's names. I only know a few. You have a talent my sweet, a definite talent!renae https://www.blogger.com/profile/03691374381873932228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-11922483753204393912013-01-23T20:47:13.065-06:002013-01-23T20:47:13.065-06:00These are really nice photographs! The Ibises in ...These are really nice photographs! The Ibises in large numbers can give you a feeling of "white" to your winter!Wally Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121368850135565674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-38451773276317638202013-01-23T18:32:30.835-06:002013-01-23T18:32:30.835-06:00I agree with you Gail, God often 'speaks' ...I agree with you Gail, God often 'speaks' to me through His creation, and I hear His voice most when I'm alone away from the maddening crowds, soaking up the peace I find in solitary places... Love those Ibis, I've never seen one... I'm so glad you came by to share on Weekly Top Shot #66!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-6309244375446917432013-01-23T16:53:48.744-06:002013-01-23T16:53:48.744-06:00I love them all but I must admit that the common R...I love them all but I must admit that the common Robin is my favorite of all- with the Ibis gathering a close second.<br /><br />Awesome shots, Gail. Nicely done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-22958819965482156652013-01-23T16:51:26.201-06:002013-01-23T16:51:26.201-06:00Great series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon Riv...Great series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-40017607130435252922013-01-23T11:00:53.333-06:002013-01-23T11:00:53.333-06:00You get so many birds that we never do & they ...You get so many birds that we never do & they seem exotic to me. Ibises!!<br />We, on the other hand, are swarmed with goldfinches. They're adorable & it's hard to imagine a day without them.<br /><br />Beautiful shots Gail!Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-15020943621428509662013-01-23T10:27:57.535-06:002013-01-23T10:27:57.535-06:00So much beauty here in words and images. Love that...So much beauty here in words and images. Love that quote! I feel the same way about nature. Each time I see a cardinal, the flash of red reminds me of the Holy Spirit. And Ibis - what a score!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-48250555019569668762013-01-23T09:28:55.484-06:002013-01-23T09:28:55.484-06:00These are all wonderful. Can't wait to see mo...These are all wonderful. Can't wait to see more Ibis.<br /><br />Hope you have a great day!hootnonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022385102821778210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-56492700197007238522013-01-23T09:27:38.631-06:002013-01-23T09:27:38.631-06:00I swear the cardinal in this series is smiling!
In...I swear the cardinal in this series is smiling!<br />Incredible shots! I am amazed at the intensity of the red in the male cardinals are showing right now (in your previous post!)<br /><br />and the fox...oh MY! What a perfect shot!Starlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02075522354027547485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-33070053717643962082013-01-23T08:08:36.689-06:002013-01-23T08:08:36.689-06:00Gail, these are magnificent! Even when you say one...Gail, these are magnificent! Even when you say one is not a good shot, I stare at it, wondering where the problem is. The one with the mocking bird could be a puzzle photo. (Yep, I'm a puzzle freak.) It's got all the right components, especially with those berries on the right. Great job!Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-84895750240313773972013-01-23T05:15:35.947-06:002013-01-23T05:15:35.947-06:00I find the same about relating God when amongst na...I find the same about relating God when amongst nature, especially when alone. Your Mockingbird looks amazing. I've never seen White Ibis, look at those beaks - pink not black!<br />Great quote too Gail.Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-78634806160661335072013-01-23T03:19:51.690-06:002013-01-23T03:19:51.690-06:00Beautiful photos! I love the cardinal and the Ibis...Beautiful photos! I love the cardinal and the Ibis reflection! That's fantastic!Brian Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937257563835611400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-38425907440219070192013-01-23T03:04:13.108-06:002013-01-23T03:04:13.108-06:00oh wow look at these truly amazing shots, wow you ...oh wow look at these truly amazing shots, wow you are clever! your life sounds very interesting at the moment, would love to hear more.Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14131220171499559949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-14165684102303763052013-01-23T02:30:43.476-06:002013-01-23T02:30:43.476-06:00Absolutely stunning images!!Absolutely stunning images!!Nature Rambleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873392512787718466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-67071466407048003232013-01-22T22:57:06.380-06:002013-01-22T22:57:06.380-06:00Wonderful shots!
LOVE the bokeh in the first Ibis ...Wonderful shots!<br />LOVE the bokeh in the first Ibis shot and the reflection in the second!<br />I usually start seeing the robins in January but so far they are staying away. It's so cold I think they'll be late returning here.Carlettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178161514195582965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-83318432676456691962013-01-22T22:49:23.565-06:002013-01-22T22:49:23.565-06:00Wonderful quotation! And the bird images....just ...Wonderful quotation! And the bird images....just fabulous, Gail! Love the light behind the ibis! You do a great job with these winged creatures. Evelyn S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02139868988311962712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-83015185000125401512013-01-22T22:42:11.943-06:002013-01-22T22:42:11.943-06:00Lovely shots. The photos of the ibis are outstandi...Lovely shots. The photos of the ibis are outstanding!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com