BigOly - 2-4-2011 at 11:29 AM
You might hear this bird scratching around under thick brush with a call something like a cat's mew. Just sit and watch for a while when you hear a
noise and it may pop out of the bush for a moment.
[Edited on 2-6-2011 by BajaNomad]
Martyman - 2-4-2011 at 11:51 AM
Towhees are secretive little guys. We have rufous sided in my yard up here in NorCal,
and I rarely see them. The browns are more visible. Thanks for the great pics. Keep 'em coming.
Skipjack Joe - 2-4-2011 at 11:57 AM
Those are cool.
I've probably seen less than 10 green ones in my entire life. So when I spot one it's a treat.
BigOly - 2-4-2011 at 12:22 PM
Martyman
This is an old photo from the yard at our Oregon home. The Rufous-sided or Spotted Tohee.
Russ - 2-4-2011 at 12:51 PM
Spectacular! I want to be able to shoot like that! Thanks
BigOly - 2-4-2011 at 01:23 PM
Russ.......Your photos are some of the BEST! I really enjoy them.
Russ - 2-4-2011 at 01:49 PM
One thing nice about digital, I can practice 'til I get a blister one my finger
If this damn wind ever settles down I'm going out and practice a little nature watching. Something I have let go by the way side over the years here.
I hope you and others continue to post their nature pics they are an inspiration. Thanks to all.
bajajudy - 2-4-2011 at 02:11 PM
Spectacular photos.
I have never seen one of those...WOW
BigOly - 2-4-2011 at 02:32 PM
Out of the blue. 9 hours after what was supposed to be a routine 1 hour surgery the doctor came out and said "shes stable". I said what do you mean
"shes stable"? "We found cancer" he says and walks away from me, he was totally beat. I asked whats going on here, do I need a miracle or
something? He says "I don't believe in miracles but you need one. My wife was given a 5% chance of living 6 months.
That was almost exactly 6 years ago. We pulled all the plugs and started doing all the things we were "waiting" to do. We took time to look and see
and photograph nature all over the world. I had always been a hunter. Nothing was safe around me. If it moved somehow I justified a reason and way
to catch and/or kill it.
Now, my wife and I walk and look and feed the birds. I'll catch a rattlesnake or something like that and feel so rewarded as she checks it out with
curiousity and admiration before I let it go instead of killing it. We put on slide shows of wildlife that we photo and our friends respond in such a
positive way. Life is good, every second of it!
Cypress - 2-4-2011 at 04:24 PM
BigOly, Thanks for the pictures and your story! I 'm with you about those snakes. Don't kill 'em, they have a place and a purpose.
Russ - 2-4-2011 at 05:07 PM
You certainly have a sharp eye and I pray that you & your wife get to play the next 6 years as though it is the last 6 months again. I'm not sure
that came out right but I hope you get my best wishes anyway.
BigOly - 2-4-2011 at 05:52 PM
Life is good, Thank You Russ.
Marinero - 2-5-2011 at 05:27 PM
We have a couple in our yard in Los Barriles. Toss a bit of bird seed under a bush where you have a good view and wait. They rarely fly, they hop.
Also, ours tend to be early morning feeders, just after dawn for an hour or sol