BajaNomad - Breaker, breaker-we need a break

Breaker, breaker-we need a break

bajajudy - 11-21-2007 at 03:12 PM

How about some pix of birds to lighten up the mood

birdseat.jpg - 40kB

Osprey are you there

bajajudy - 11-21-2007 at 03:13 PM

This guy lets me walk up very close. Closer each day.
Two days ago

edit for yet another typo

[Edited on 11-21-2007 by bajajudy]

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bajajudy - 11-21-2007 at 03:13 PM

Same log but today he seemed fine with my being close

osprey1.jpg - 46kB

But not

bajajudy - 11-21-2007 at 03:21 PM

THAT close

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Russ - 11-21-2007 at 03:26 PM

Keep them coming, Shutter Bug. Total enjoyment!

Skipjack Joe - 11-21-2007 at 03:40 PM

Are those willets in the first picture? I have trouble with grey wading birds of that size.

danaeb - 11-21-2007 at 03:42 PM

Judy - good timing. It is, after all Thanksgiving eve. Thank YOU for your lovely photos that always seem to bring us back to earth.

Dana

Bajagypsy - 11-21-2007 at 04:13 PM

Sorry that this picture isn't of a bird, but I like this picture that Mr gypsy took while we were diving in florida

[Edited on 11-21-2007 by Bajagypsy]

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bajajudy - 11-21-2007 at 04:32 PM

Nice sea fan, Gypsy.

Here we have a closeup of mr osprey.

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birds

tehag - 11-21-2007 at 04:40 PM

Look to me like long billed dowitchers.

Natalie Ann - 11-21-2007 at 05:22 PM

Excellent idea, Judy.

I don't have an osprey, but I've got a juvenile black crowned night heron.

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Natalie Ann - 11-21-2007 at 05:23 PM

And un lobo marino sunning itself in Magdalena Bay:

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Paula - 11-21-2007 at 05:40 PM

That is one beautiful picture of a night heron, Ms. Natalie Ann!

Roberto - 11-21-2007 at 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Natalie Ann
And un lobo marino sunning itself in Magdalena Bay:

Great picture, Natalie!

Reminds me of all the times fishing offshore (I'm talking 70-80 miles offshore from Ensenada) and seeing these guys in the same exact posture out in the middle of frickin' nowhere! Gives you an idea of their swimming ability, and the extent to which the are marine mammals.

Another story is also based in Ensenada, I had been fishing down around Puerto Santo Tomas out of Ensenada - beautiful day - and on the way back, just off Punta Banda seeing what turned out to be a Lobo Marino. When I cruised by, however I was convinced I saw a dog paddling around, yelled at my buddy, and we spent a half hour trying to rescue said dog. :lol:

We finally spotted the lone sea lion.

Finally, something that will tell you just how smart these animals are. If you are not a fisherperson, you might not know that these guys have LONG figured out that the day boats, and yes, they can tell the difference between the boats and the long range boats, don't go very far before they chum and bring fish to the boat by throwing live bait, in large quantities, in the water. So, they follow the boats out. And have a feast. I hate them. :lol:

Paulina - 11-21-2007 at 06:21 PM

Roberto,
I know I might catch some flak for this but here's a trick I've heard about to handle those pesky lobos. Fill a bait fish with habanero sauce and toss it out to the fish thief before you start fishing. He should steer clear of your boat after that.
We had one that followed us one day from Horseshead to Piojo, then on to Smith. We couldn't shake him. I didn't know of this peppery solution back then...It pretty much ruined our day of fishing. Nothing worse than bringing a fish to the boat only to reel up the head at the last minute. Another time Dern was cleaning out catch and rinsing the filet overboard, when all of a sudden the big brown flash came darting straight for the fish. He pulled it out just in time before it became a lobo meal.
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[Edited on 22-11-2007 by Paulina]

Thanks Judy - and others

John M - 11-21-2007 at 06:25 PM

Great stuff. And we have decided, tonight, that we will indeed continue our plans for our next Baja adventure in a couple of weeks. We had started to doubt ourselves and it is through attitudes of positive people we put aside out trepidations and will continue our journeys south of the border. John M

Skipjack Joe - 11-21-2007 at 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paulina
I know I might catch some flak for this...

Not from me. I think it's a great idea. No harm, no foul.

My neighbour told me of an occurence while skiff fishing for bonito at the redondo bait receiver. He was unhooking a fish when this enormous head comes out and grabs the thing right out of his hand. I thought it was a bit funny but he told me it's quite unnerving.

bajajudy,
This thread is refreshing after all the recent crime threads. Don't get me wrong. I am grateful to find out about all these dangers but it does get to you after a while.

Great heron shot, Natalie Ann. No doubt taken by Steve <grin>

[Edited on 11-22-2007 by Skipjack Joe]

Sallysouth - 11-21-2007 at 07:34 PM

Beautiful bird pics !Judy and Natalie!Love the Black Heron, and the pic is awesome. I sure wish we knew about " Paulinas secret" way back when we would do the run out of the channel at Estero to fish the Punta Banda Point and around the reefs, and the Island.I can't even say how many YT and other fish were taken from us by those Lobos just as we were about to gaff!!Ah, but now I know!!! thanks Paulina! :wow:

Paulina - 11-21-2007 at 07:44 PM

Sally, you're welcome. If anyone tries it, please let me know if it works. If it does, I'm going to put a bottle of the hab sauce in every tackle box.

Right now I'm beside myself with :mad:

frustration as I have some bird photos to share with Judy and Natalie's collection, but I can't get them to open up.

I've spent 4 hrs. today going through old baja photos and trying to scan them into my computer. They scan fine, but in a "tif" format. How in the heck can I get them into a valid image extension such as a gif. or jpg. or jpeg?????? :fire:

I'm getting soo mad!! And yes, I'm computer challenged.

Arrrg!

P :fire:

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Natalie Ann - 11-21-2007 at 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Skipjack Joe

Great heron shot, Natalie Ann. No doubt taken by Steve <grin>

[Edited on 11-22-2007 by Skipjack Joe]

Nope, it's one of my photos. When I post Steve's photos I try to always give him credit, as any good woman would do.

Paulina - Do you have photoshop? If so, I can quickly explain in a u2u how to convert your images to jpg and would be happy to help. The more birds, the merrier... or something like that... is that right, Judy?

nena

'dis is fer da birds....

bajaandy - 11-21-2007 at 08:03 PM

A pair of Cormorants.

Cormorants.jpg - 44kB

JPEG

John M - 11-21-2007 at 08:04 PM

Paulina maybe this will help, at least to get them into jpeg format.

Use whatever photo program you use to open the desired photo.

Then once it is on screen go to the top tool bar, upper left corner and click on "file" - look down a ways and you will see (hopefully) "save as" - left click on that and another box opens on screen (see image attached) - left click on the "save as type" and another box drops down, now, fish around in that drop down box for something with the letters "jpg" in it. Bring the cursor up, highlighting that line and left mouse click - the photo will now be saved in a jpg format.

John M

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Roberto - 11-21-2007 at 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paulina
Roberto,
I know I might catch some flak for this but here's a trick I've heard about to handle those pesky lobos. Fill a bait fish with habanero sauce and toss it out to the fish thief before you start fishing. He should steer clear of your boat after that.
We had one that followed us one day from Horseshead to Piojo, then on to Smith. We couldn't shake him. I didn't know of this peppery solution back then...It pretty much ruined our day of fishing. Nothing worse than bringing a fish to the boat only to reel up the head at the last minute. Another time Dern was cleaning out catch and rinsing the filet overboard, when all of a sudden the big brown flash came darting straight for the fish. He pulled it out just in time before it became a lobo meal.
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[Edited on 22-11-2007 by Paulina]

Si, senorita. One particular day on Guadalupe Reef (east end) stands out. We're out on our boat with Abraham, and it's winter time (late november). Perfect day, but the fish are DEEP. We're seeing marks on the finder and going over and over the same spot, about 200' feet down, fishing with live bait, hooking YT and "incidentals", like seabass and (be still my heart) huachinango - just about the best eating you can get. We hook and bring RIGHT to the boat two-three of them, and a knothead lobo is kind enough to leave us the head. These are all caught by my kids. I then get a real solid hook-up. I bring it to color, and it must have been 10-15 pounds a beaut. All of a sudden, the reel starts to scream, and the line is just smokin'. Then, about 200 yards out the knothead surfaces, with the red fish clearly visible in his mouth. Makes a couple runs on the surface, shaking his head with MY fish in his mouth. Abraham and I are just screaming. We went home after that. The spicy bait may work - the local boats use (they'll deny that) "seal bombs". We had a great time, though we brought little home.

docsmom - 11-21-2007 at 10:25 PM

Thanks for the break Judy. You're very intuitive.

Tomas Tierra - 11-21-2007 at 10:38 PM

Bad scan, but trying to stay in the spirit...

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Cardon - 11-21-2007 at 10:42 PM

I'll toss in a few bird photos.

Immature White Ibis along river in Mulege.

Frigate

White Winged Dove- Next time you see one grab you binoculars and check out the beautiful blue color around their eyes.

bajajudy - 11-22-2007 at 11:32 AM

I am going to have to take my Nikon to the beach every now and then. The noise in my poor little Sony shots is so evident in these photos. I guess the good news is I have over 1000 bird shots now....surely there are some with higher definition among them.
The lens cover on my Sony is already starting to drag after only 4 months of daily beach walks. I have to use my fingernail to open it about half the time. I think now I remember why the Nikon stays in its Pelican case safe from sand and salt.
Thanks for joining in Nomads!
Mas por favor

Paulina - 11-22-2007 at 11:42 AM

I've posted this one before, but because I still can't get my scanner problems solved, this will have to be my contribution for now.

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Russ - 11-26-2007 at 10:50 AM

Cute little guys

Quail 1.jpg - 47kB

Concepcion Bay last week

bajadogs - 11-26-2007 at 11:18 AM

oystercatcher.jpg - 48kB

Russ - 12-31-2007 at 07:08 PM

Can't remember what thread I asked what the name of the gull was that pestered the pelicans but here is a shot I got today that shows them better.

Pester Gulls.jpg - 47kB