Thrilled, since I rarely see other birders out and about..but...
Something struck me.
None of them were under 60 (and of course, guessing at age. Guessing generously, at that).
I've been birding since I was 16 or so. Seeing *older* birders wasn't shocking as a teenager.
But now, decades later, it's strange to still be on the young end of the curve.
WTH?
Why aren't more people in their 30s birding?!
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Yesterday was warm and mostly sunny. LOVELY!
I received my giant box of vegetable seeds..and today is gloomy and drizzly and horrid.
Tomorrow? Flurries.
WTH?
I think I hexed myself by ordering seeds and messing around in the garden.
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Have a pile of pics from the backyard bird count...
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| Red-shouldered hawk VS crow |
Oh.... and a bird dog!
Great shots, Sam! The bird dog ain't bad, either! I've never really known bird watching to be something the younger crowd does. There are exceptions, of course, but I think a lot of people get into it later in life.
ReplyDeleteGreat collection of bird shots! Wonder what's going on down in the burrow...
ReplyDeleteVery nice ducky butt shot in the last bird picture! and your bird dog is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteSuper birdie pics Sam, but the bestest pic is the poochy pic!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if the younger generation is too attached to their TV, video games and computer to get out birding. Sad - they're missing out.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you have slathered all over the branches? Is it peanut butter?
i've always birded. just not 'formally'. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of all of the birds but the pooch stole my heart.
ReplyDeleteHey, is that Blue Jay giving you the hairy eyeball??? Happy Weekend:@)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the birds...and the dog!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! I love the bird dog the best! I'm wondering the same thing Lisa is about Pig! lol Can you get a mini video camera down there to check on her for us! roflol
ReplyDeleteLovely pix, Samantha...I'll take the close-up of thepooch!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteSome beautiful pictures!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a variety of birds!
ReplyDeletei think it's a matter of having time to enjoy the little things (like birds). currently, my birding coincides with letting the dogs out to pee. :o)
ReplyDeleteGreat bird photos! I do know of young birders, but not many and they are all homeschooled.
ReplyDeletegreat bird shots!!
ReplyDeletei'm especially partial to the woodpeckers,,,and hawks!
LOVE those bird dog eyes!
I suspect the closest some of those youngsters come to seeing our feathered friends is via that silly Angry Birds game I keep hearing about!
ReplyDeleteNice pictures!
Great photos and comments. I know my kids thought we were nuts sitting there counting birds during the GBBC, but once they got a chance to see some of them and got involved with the coutning, they got into it as well. Ofcourse we got picked on a bit for being old, but it has carried forward for the good. My daughter yelled to me the other morning to come look at the finches on the feeder. So much for being an old persons quest, huh?!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
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wonderful photos I enjoy your blog a lot.
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There is a secret bunch of folks who are "bird watchers". Ya never know when you meet one.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo!!!
Dang...meant to write "Great photos".
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Samantha,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had lots of fun. Enjoyed your selection of photos. We have three boys 17 yo in our area that started birding at 15. These boys are really good and find all kinds of stuff. I did this count last year, didn't manage to do it this year.
You did hex yourself. I should know..I have done it plenty!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous birds, gorgeous pup!
xo, misha
I for one am always looking for birds and taking bird shots but don't think of myself as a birder as yeah, those people are old. =D
ReplyDeleteAm I late on the seed thing? Pulling out my catalogs now...
Awesome. Love the bird dog the best:) B
ReplyDeleteNice picture. I love nuthatches.
ReplyDeleteWhere ARE you? I MISS you!
ReplyDeleteThinking about you and MISSING YOU! Come back!
ReplyDeleteThinking about you and MISSING YOU! Come back!
ReplyDeleteWhere are you? Come back, please. Hope everything is fine with all of you.
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