tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post8897202401819449450..comments2024-02-28T05:22:18.232-05:00Comments on THE BACK STORY -: A Million Dollar Bird - The Yellow-Billed LoonAFTERMATHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15041592685191226321noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-18337432052823602822010-11-07T14:09:08.281-05:002010-11-07T14:09:08.281-05:00Just getting caught up on my birding. Your writing...Just getting caught up on my birding. Your writing gas gotten SO smooth and seamless.....I'm sure everyone feels like I do which is that you are simply having a conversation with us about your newest adventureSRBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-59119492905976517922010-11-04T13:15:29.051-04:002010-11-04T13:15:29.051-04:00I enjoyed the anticipation of this twitch and deli...I enjoyed the anticipation of this twitch and delighted to see you were sucessful. Super images Robin. FAB.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-63133575880316480522010-11-04T09:00:20.134-04:002010-11-04T09:00:20.134-04:00KaHolly, thank you so much for that. I'm glad ...KaHolly, thank you so much for that. I'm glad you enjoyed the story and pictures, too.AFTERMATHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041592685191226321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-25400126147468346002010-11-03T18:57:22.362-04:002010-11-03T18:57:22.362-04:00You certainly have a gift for words to go along wi...You certainly have a gift for words to go along with your extraordinary photography!! Another delightful post, Robin. ~karenKaHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528677007819875856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-26527538206585757502010-11-02T13:16:07.122-04:002010-11-02T13:16:07.122-04:00Thank you, Flighty.Thank you, Flighty.AFTERMATHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041592685191226321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-14787148377665916642010-11-02T12:49:02.677-04:002010-11-02T12:49:02.677-04:00"Psychotic Yoked Oxen." You nailed that..."Psychotic Yoked Oxen." You nailed that one!Flightly Frednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-60635426713964392652010-11-02T09:30:26.328-04:002010-11-02T09:30:26.328-04:00I too enjoyed meeting you last weekend. It's w...I too enjoyed meeting you last weekend. It's wonderful to connect with another someone who enjoys what nature has to offer as much as I do. I know I mentioned how much I enjoy your writing but I also should have told you how wonderful your photos are as well. <br />They are a perfect compliment to each other. You have special gifts. I'm so glad you are willing to share. AnnieOAnnie Onoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-17768432484001447662010-11-01T12:02:35.439-04:002010-11-01T12:02:35.439-04:00Just returned from Myrtle Beach's warm water a...Just returned from Myrtle Beach's warm water and when I looked at your beautiful Yellow-billed loon photos you have captured how frigid the Maine water looks...How do you do it? Thermal wear and electric socks and gloves? "Twitching," loons, asylum,...need I say more?<br />HGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-30830424687281996712010-11-01T08:53:28.380-04:002010-11-01T08:53:28.380-04:00Wow Robin, you are such a great story teller I fel...Wow Robin, you are such a great story teller I felt like I was with you! I know how much you love birds, and this was so special!! If all of your readers saw you as Pippi Longstockings last night, they'd KNOW you are a loon! But a very, very lovable one, not to mention talented, heavy binoculars and all! Great outfit- if there were prizes you would have won, hands down!<br />Love, Ms. BooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-84201629743598636112010-11-01T08:51:04.808-04:002010-11-01T08:51:04.808-04:00Thanks, Hilke. I know you know those feelings, too...Thanks, Hilke. I know you know those feelings, too!AFTERMATHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041592685191226321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-71364477168008132922010-10-31T20:22:27.765-04:002010-10-31T20:22:27.765-04:00Wonderful post, Robin. I so much enjoyed reading i...Wonderful post, Robin. I so much enjoyed reading it, and happy for you for the big pay-off of actually seeing and photographing the yellow-billed loon! Great photos, too!Hilke Brederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357741278362930033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-46711239857584665972010-10-31T14:34:17.962-04:002010-10-31T14:34:17.962-04:00Thanks. Loved your post about the yellow billed lo...Thanks. Loved your post about the yellow billed loon. Was there only one of them or a whole flock? Craig WilliamsCraignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-7243233069359832062010-10-31T12:08:56.105-04:002010-10-31T12:08:56.105-04:00I didn't know the term, "asylum of loons,...I didn't know the term, "asylum of loons," but now I wonder if the pejorative, "loony-bin" is an outgrowth of that. I like "exaltation of larks" and "murder of crows," too.<br /><br />And I love this piece, Robyn! As usual you've managed to tell a funny story while giving me information I didn't have before. Quite a feat. And well-written to boot, not to mention descriptive--I was ready to run for the Dramamine! So thanks for that.<br /><br />Rated. D<br /> Yarn Over<br />October 31YarnOvernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-44691991670465459192010-10-31T10:14:27.558-04:002010-10-31T10:14:27.558-04:00No, Mike, I didn't make that up. A group of lo...No, Mike, I didn't make that up. A group of loons is also called a "Cry" and a "Dance On The Water," but neither of those monikers fit my story line. I will gladly accept nomination for anything, though, good or bad. What have I got to lose????? Dignity? HA!AFTERMATHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041592685191226321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-82289746337095952762010-10-31T10:12:45.270-04:002010-10-31T10:12:45.270-04:00wow...
That's just a sweet photo.
did you make...wow...<br />That's just a sweet photo.<br />did you make up "an asylum of Loons" ??<br />if you did I'm going to have to nominate you for something.<br />I'll think of what later.<br /><br />mfMikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-5228090491240238652010-10-31T10:11:05.108-04:002010-10-31T10:11:05.108-04:00Now that was funny, Token T. I think a good story ...Now that was funny, Token T. I think a good story is one where the writer implies that the reader is being taken somewhere other than where they may actually wind up. I'm pleased I pulled that off (apparently!)I also think that birders generally do regard those expeditions in the way that Ishmael did, too.AFTERMATHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041592685191226321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-67195825231508718602010-10-31T10:09:22.729-04:002010-10-31T10:09:22.729-04:00Nice, Robin. Though at the start you sounded a bit...Nice, Robin. Though at the start you sounded a bit like Ishmael heading out on the Pequod and looking for the monster white whale rather than the loony white bill. Lucky for you it all came together in the end. Nice pix and a good telling of the tale to get them.<br /> Token Tarheel<br />OctoberToken Tarheelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-20743553529912777222010-10-31T10:08:16.097-04:002010-10-31T10:08:16.097-04:00Annie O, it was great to meet you, too and thanks ...Annie O, it was great to meet you, too and thanks again for introducing yourself ANNNNNNNNNd coming all the way from Ellsworth. Wow! Jo was very pleased to have so many come for her reading and book signing. And, A Spicing Of Birds is a splendid book, indeed.AFTERMATHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041592685191226321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-28000410147310829712010-10-31T10:06:29.117-04:002010-10-31T10:06:29.117-04:00Great image, Jan of you taking photos of lava in H...Great image, Jan of you taking photos of lava in Helsinki! Thank you.AFTERMATHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041592685191226321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-74919703950836507902010-10-31T10:05:38.704-04:002010-10-31T10:05:38.704-04:00Great photos. I have only a Canon IXUS 980 IS perp...Great photos. I have only a Canon IXUS 980 IS perpetually on my belt to catch visitors from outer space and the rather occasional volcanic eruption in the center of Helsinki so there is something lacking in quality, especially when I sneeze in the middle of a click. So my quality is somewhat lacking. I envy you.<br /> Jan Sand<br />October 31,Jan Sandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-11785237156949100732010-10-31T08:53:29.863-04:002010-10-31T08:53:29.863-04:00Many thanks to all of you for reading and enjoying...Many thanks to all of you for reading and enjoying and taking the time to say so. I deeply appreciate it. Jim, will send photo for CACC newsletter!AFTERMATHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041592685191226321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-20349713207243127342010-10-30T23:46:08.970-04:002010-10-30T23:46:08.970-04:00Congratulations Robin, Work got in the way or I wo...Congratulations Robin, Work got in the way or I would have been on the boat too. Oh well, how about sending me a shot for next months CACC newsletter. What a rare opportunity, and some great shots toooooo.Jim Walkerhttp://www.jimwalkerphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-63988221179287488602010-10-30T21:57:11.691-04:002010-10-30T21:57:11.691-04:00Not as good as being there in the flesh but you ca...Not as good as being there in the flesh but you caught<br />The air of excitement ANSI feel too like I've shared<br />Something rare. It was nice to have met you today. AnnieOAnnieOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00051705252242170631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-68290850590226882312010-10-30T20:55:49.882-04:002010-10-30T20:55:49.882-04:00Great story! Great bird. Great photos. Thank you, ...Great story! Great bird. Great photos. Thank you, Robin. Carol in Town HillCarol in Mainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502108007906966891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119844997664774587.post-40705649731241089322010-10-30T20:48:22.332-04:002010-10-30T20:48:22.332-04:00You are such a great story teller! Is that where ...You are such a great story teller! Is that where the term "loony bin" comes from then? An asylum of loons? Interesting! And congrats on seeing it!Jen Sanfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08932953314258705622noreply@blogger.com