tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post5711456294643626899..comments2023-11-02T21:28:33.548+10:00Comments on Sandy Straits and Beyond: Focus on Retrospectivemickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-59080308712973233412014-03-09T13:39:15.272+10:002014-03-09T13:39:15.272+10:00Thanks for your comment Stewart. Unfortunately I a...Thanks for your comment Stewart. Unfortunately I am getting slower at IDing a quickly flying bird and I would rather have a photo to be sure of what I "think" I have seen than be left with a question in my mind. I think the only "computer tick" as you defined it has been when I have occasionally seen a leg flag in a photo when I haven't seen it when scanning across a flock of birds. I tend to look at heads and bills before I look at legs and feet!mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-49547345740706600512014-03-09T13:33:58.201+10:002014-03-09T13:33:58.201+10:00Hi Wally, thanks for the encouragement. Pressure f...Hi Wally, thanks for the encouragement. Pressure from development is heavy wherever there is land close to the water. But if people can see what is already there then they might be more open to at least setting up buffer zones around the roost area. mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-72994067607865610772014-03-09T02:54:57.128+10:002014-03-09T02:54:57.128+10:00Mick, this is really an interesting post for me. ...Mick, this is really an interesting post for me. Protecting a specific area, such as your sandpiper roost, is important, but can be all for naught if no consideration is given to development of the surrounding areas. You are doing important work! And by that, I mean, important to YOU! The rest of the world is better for it. Thank you.Wally Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121368850135565674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-58472457456774786552014-03-08T16:37:43.591+10:002014-03-08T16:37:43.591+10:00Now who would use a term like "computer tick&...Now who would use a term like "computer tick"!! <br /><br />I often think about the same sort of issue when I am taking pictures - would a trade really good views of bird for reasonable pictures? <br /><br />The use of "computer tick" (in who ever's comment it was in!) is about finding birds you did not know were in frame when you look at the image!<br /><br />Cheers - Stewart M - MelbourneStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-29406360503553093402014-03-01T04:57:11.580+10:002014-03-01T04:57:11.580+10:00Ah hah! You could always come and use mine!! But h...Ah hah! You could always come and use mine!! But hurry because the birds will be leaving soon!mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-10698923636120368992014-02-28T22:33:37.009+10:002014-02-28T22:33:37.009+10:00I wish I had a kayak to see birds the way you do!I wish I had a kayak to see birds the way you do!EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-20061538581725392412014-02-28T07:43:47.195+10:002014-02-28T07:43:47.195+10:00Thanks for commenting. These roosts can only be se...Thanks for commenting. These roosts can only be seen from the water. mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-345780553928914542014-02-28T07:05:57.798+10:002014-02-28T07:05:57.798+10:00Being on the water gives you a wonderful view of t...Being on the water gives you a wonderful view of the birds' favorite roosting areas, Wonderful series.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-41701157863622336612014-02-28T05:32:12.154+10:002014-02-28T05:32:12.154+10:00Thanks Mary. Thanks Mary. mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-45056191655638040142014-02-28T05:31:54.693+10:002014-02-28T05:31:54.693+10:00Thanks for commenting Arija and thanks for your en...Thanks for commenting Arija and thanks for your encouragement.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-88573169057329844762014-02-28T05:31:16.549+10:002014-02-28T05:31:16.549+10:00Thanks for commenting Kenneth, I only recently rea...Thanks for commenting Kenneth, I only recently realized that tree roosts are not as common in other places as they are here. mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-15872179976855017932014-02-27T22:07:04.110+10:002014-02-27T22:07:04.110+10:00A wonderful seriesA wonderful seriesMary Howell Cromerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-23499811768327321972014-02-27T22:01:29.314+10:002014-02-27T22:01:29.314+10:00A very sensitive post. The best bird-watchers like...A very sensitive post. The best bird-watchers like the best artists, are the dedicated amateurs who do it for the love of it and for gathering information for their own satisfaction and not to show off to anyone else.<br />Good for you!Arijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-48108493680919777012014-02-27T13:17:40.210+10:002014-02-27T13:17:40.210+10:00It is so interesting to see how the congregate at ...It is so interesting to see how the congregate at roosts like this. Wonderful photos!Kenneth Cole Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13034897745614006325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-17522957298891422322014-02-27T10:00:56.212+10:002014-02-27T10:00:56.212+10:00Thanks for your comment Bettyl. Thanks for your comment Bettyl. mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-74913436720471359462014-02-27T08:58:16.765+10:002014-02-27T08:58:16.765+10:00I so enjoy your photos, they are so clear and the ...I so enjoy your photos, they are so clear and the birds look so awesome in their natural habitat.betty-NZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950300478215339641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-72718057446283289272014-02-26T18:54:07.253+10:002014-02-26T18:54:07.253+10:00Thanks Carole for commenting, It is not just being...Thanks Carole for commenting, It is not just being on the water but being very quite on the water - perfect kayaking!mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-3219194480356976872014-02-26T18:17:20.917+10:002014-02-26T18:17:20.917+10:00getting out on the water certainly gives you the a...getting out on the water certainly gives you the advantage for shore-bird photography. Fabulous post, I enjoyed it all MickCarole M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13261384312136535762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-15368027532263114902014-02-26T16:48:12.101+10:002014-02-26T16:48:12.101+10:00Thanks for your comment Karen. I do like the idea ...Thanks for your comment Karen. I do like the idea of nature being cherished. We certainly need to show others what we are about to loose unless something drastic is done.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-57161800202955335352014-02-26T13:50:31.310+10:002014-02-26T13:50:31.310+10:00That area is so beautiful. I always enjoy your pho...That area is so beautiful. I always enjoy your photos, and think how great it would be to paddle their. Bird/animal/ fish/reptile/insect populations are declining all over the world. It's sad and frustrating, if only more people would get out in nature, and see what beauty there is to be cherished and saved.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07094543520943386032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-6687031195411218522014-02-26T07:05:19.005+10:002014-02-26T07:05:19.005+10:00Thanks for commenting Gunilla. Populations will co...Thanks for commenting Gunilla. Populations will continue to decline until all countries and people take care of the birds and the habitat. mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-53313069962820932682014-02-26T06:46:46.978+10:002014-02-26T06:46:46.978+10:00Hi Sally, and thanks for commenting. This whole ar...Hi Sally, and thanks for commenting. This whole area is supposed to be protected - it is listed under various treaties as a wetland of international significance - but if the local people don't see how special and beautiful it is then it is gradually degraded. mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-11163486532954019212014-02-26T06:44:53.362+10:002014-02-26T06:44:53.362+10:00Hi Chris, I wish I could see more or the sandpiper...Hi Chris, I wish I could see more or the sandpipers that yous see over your way. The only other common one around here is the Curlew Sandpiper which usually roosts on the sand but can occasionally also be found roosting in the mangrove trees. It is such a pity that there is so much habitat destruction everywhere. I all catches up on us eventually!mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-88841223444798525842014-02-26T06:35:42.213+10:002014-02-26T06:35:42.213+10:00Beautiful photos, but it's sad that the popula...Beautiful photos, but it's sad that the populations are declining.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249439893293982706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-82580107407167827432014-02-26T05:03:30.088+10:002014-02-26T05:03:30.088+10:00It is so exciting to find a bird rookery and it is...It is so exciting to find a bird rookery and it is wonderful that you have documented this one...(and I hope the right people are learning of your research so that the area can be protected as well as possible.)Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.com