tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post2423616898642546360..comments2023-11-02T21:28:33.548+10:00Comments on Sandy Straits and Beyond: Mullens in Sunshinemickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-4648178640461675042010-09-30T04:43:12.108+10:002010-09-30T04:43:12.108+10:00Hi Denis, as the season goes on I hope to get clos...Hi Denis, as the season goes on I hope to get closer to those huge flocks of waders. Right now - when they have just arrived - they are still very easily frightened into flying off. They really need to eat and rest now.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-57665955148777555082010-09-30T01:01:02.706+10:002010-09-30T01:01:02.706+10:00Hi Mick
I was impressed by the huge flock of Wader...Hi Mick<br />I was impressed by the huge flock of Waders.<br />But the cute Red-capped Plovers are great.<br />DenisDenis Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10031115992910569116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-78150754235568602972010-09-29T07:18:07.560+10:002010-09-29T07:18:07.560+10:00Hi Halcyon, I shall certainly be looking in to the...Hi Halcyon, I shall certainly be looking in to the Wingscapes camera. It looks like a lot of fun.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-53572935214176104682010-09-29T05:17:39.754+10:002010-09-29T05:17:39.754+10:00Thanks KellyThanks Kellymickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-61710829835265785172010-09-29T05:14:37.362+10:002010-09-29T05:14:37.362+10:00I like your shore birds. That's something I do...I like your shore birds. That's something I don't see down here.<br /><br />The Wingscapes camera is a lot of fun. I recommend one to anyone. :DHalcyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-10184952363082228502010-09-28T21:02:06.509+10:002010-09-28T21:02:06.509+10:00...the Red-capped Plovers are so pretty! I usually......the Red-capped Plovers are so pretty! I usually only get to see plovers when I head south to Florida for vacation. I always love watching them too!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263405659108175434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-8973020039049562592010-09-28T15:53:43.728+10:002010-09-28T15:53:43.728+10:00Thanks Larry. Also thanks re the blog. I had some...Thanks Larry. Also thanks re the blog. I had some suggestions from a reader which set me searching for a less cluttered look on the page.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-33912737573655913232010-09-28T15:25:30.849+10:002010-09-28T15:25:30.849+10:00All great shots of the shorebirds Mick! I really ...All great shots of the shorebirds Mick! I really like the photo of both the male and female in one frame, it allows an easy comparison.<br /><br />The new blog theme is awesome! Nice and bright and easy to read. Good job!Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09072345959644694466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-77642250376329940332010-09-28T13:51:26.482+10:002010-09-28T13:51:26.482+10:00Hi April, I agree they are interesting to watch - ...Hi April, I agree they are interesting to watch - especially the small ones.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-85272836082212073652010-09-28T13:30:20.327+10:002010-09-28T13:30:20.327+10:00Beautiful photos of the shorebirds in their habita...Beautiful photos of the shorebirds in their habitat. I could watch them all day, too.<br /><br />P.S. Thanks for the "anting" link.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09910725787040714636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-85681598141893871722010-09-27T21:05:03.025+10:002010-09-27T21:05:03.025+10:00Hi Mark, the birds on the other side always have t...Hi Mark, the birds on the other side always have to be viewed and counted with a spotting scope or else you have to go in with a kayak to get over where the birds are. This is one of the biggest roosting sites on the southern end of the Great Sandy Strait. Thanks re the blog.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-2491228567665396742010-09-27T20:57:42.691+10:002010-09-27T20:57:42.691+10:00Pity about the birds being so far away, there cert...Pity about the birds being so far away, there certainly looked like there was a lot of them.<br />The blog looks great by the way.Mark Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095762327802677699noreply@blogger.com