tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954081165153280225.post987665885988714648..comments2024-03-20T04:12:43.360-06:00Comments on Utah Birders | Birding Blog, Utah Birds, Utah Birding, Utah Bird ID: Sometimes the best birding happens when you don't see any birds.Utah Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14469804211127586442noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954081165153280225.post-81878212636215398592012-01-07T17:02:55.176-07:002012-01-07T17:02:55.176-07:00Great post Carl!
This is a topic I think about of...Great post Carl!<br /><br />This is a topic I think about often and I had a similar experience this week on the Mueller Park trail. Last summer, I made frequent visits to the area in an effort to learn more about our mountain birds and their songs. It's a great spot, but I haven't been back since the middle of autumn. I was hoping to catch a handful of FOY birds but it was DEAD SILENT. I sat in my usual off trail spot where I like to 'plop a squat and listen' and practice the ever elusive skill of just being there. Besides chasing birds, I reckon I also chase habitat. We're fortunate in Utah to have an abundance of diverse habitats within reach. <br /><br />As I sat, a couple of crows came by and I watched a ghostly Steller's Jay glide down the mountainside. Other than than two Mtn. Chickadees, I didn't see any other birds. However, the place made its impression and I felt as though Mother Nature was giving me a warm hug on a winter's day. It reminded me of another day up there where I got ZERO birds. I sat on the bridge, listened to the water, and wrote in my birding journal. I just re-read what I wrote and think it fits right in with this post:<br /><br />"While in my patch today I saw zero birds. The sunlight has cleared the area, but it's still early. I was imagining that I heard the various songs, calls, and general chatter of various birds off in the distance. On the way down, I decided they were apparitions and remnants of birds gone past. I feel in touch with nature and blessed to know her power. I enjoy the heightened senses and understand that right now is the only time, and right here is the only place. As I bear witness to millions of years of natural history and evolution unfolding in front of me, I feel connected to the whole and my soul has never been more content. The true definition of heaven has been made real. I will leave this place inspired."<br /><br />You're right: "Sometimes the best birding happens when you don't see any birds." <br /><br />Enjoy your enjoys...Shyloh Monsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498051496611168837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954081165153280225.post-70721196351604004742012-01-07T10:28:27.302-07:002012-01-07T10:28:27.302-07:00I don't know what happened to the thing. It&#...I don't know what happened to the thing. It's just a cheapy point and shoot. The screen went purple & I thought it was just the screen that broke. I continued to take pictures with it, but when I got it home and uploaded all the photos, it was just a purple square on the computer screen. It's weird. I think maybe something is up with the lens.Anonymous eBirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09604733195573090177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954081165153280225.post-54013996998964364212012-01-06T19:35:53.864-07:002012-01-06T19:35:53.864-07:00How did your camera break, and what is the issue.....How did your camera break, and what is the issue....maybe I can help<br /><br />Thanks for the post, always fun to read your stuffJerry Liguorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954081165153280225.post-41084879897546626312012-01-06T15:46:48.363-07:002012-01-06T15:46:48.363-07:00PS: I couldn't take any pictures because my d...PS: I couldn't take any pictures because my damn camera broke last week.Anonymous eBirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09604733195573090177noreply@blogger.com