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Snowbird
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Uploaded: 02/19/14 4:03 PM GMT
Snowbird
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I knew with all the snow we have had this winter, if I were patient---the elusive Snowbird would make an appearance. Sure enough, after the last storm, there he was on my back porch. I got in the stealth mode, slipped out the front door and crawled through six feet of snow to get this rare photo. It is a good thing I was prepared, because when my wife pulled into the driveway, the Snowbird disappeared. It might have followed her into the house or perhaps it returned to the Land of Oz or Kansas.
I was thinking of sending this to Anne Murray because I know she is enamored with them. I will get more shots of Snowbirds this spring when they return from Texas, Florida and other Southern States too numerous to mention. They are a different breed and look nothing like this beauty.
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.picardroe
02/19/14 4:23 PM GMT
Nice shot of this bird? Nice work Tick.
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Lol! Good one Tick, and I'm sure Ms. Murray would love it. Spring is coming sooner than later I hope, now we are going to get the big melt down, and what comes with that. Tigz♥ =^..^=
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Huuuummmm...... Tick sweet cute lovely come to mind huuummppfff this is hard to comment on Tick men don't use all those soft and fluffy words so will go with nice.
Rob
Rob
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The reason why the sun sets in the evening is because it wants to see the sunrise in the morning. I rise in the morning because I want to see them both. RvdB
Are this is I cute and the detail in this photo is lovely and sharp along with stunning colours too.This would make a superb looking Christmas card too.I am surprised surprise that Father Christmas as not returned with all the snow you have been having lol.
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I believe that 'Snowbird' has a look of shock on it's face as it thinks that's a bloody big egg to lay!
a well set up composition old mucker
a well set up composition old mucker
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"Never stop photographing. It is very likely that your best photograph has not yet been captured">
There's-no bird like snow bird to get a real photographer all excited. It builds little igloos and hibernates after laying 2 to 3 eggs. The eggs are mostly stolen by foxes but they leave the hibernating bird alone because it is hard to bite on and tastes bad. Good one Tick.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
You have to quit feeding this guy or he'll be nothing but Raptor Meat :-)
You did good, Tick. A++ for initiative alone. I haven't shot anything all Winter. Blue is disgusted with me.
You did good, Tick. A++ for initiative alone. I haven't shot anything all Winter. Blue is disgusted with me.
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OFT (Owd Fella Tick), This is what Anne Murray sung in her song, originating from the 1970's:
Beneath this snowy mantle cold and clean
The unborn grass lies waiting
For its coat to turn to green
The snowbird sings the song he always sings
And speaks to me of flowers
That will bloom again in spring
When I was young
My heart was young then, too
Anything that it would tell me
That's the thing that I would do
But now I feel such emptiness within
For the thing that I want most in life's
The thing that I can't win
Spread your tiny wings and fly away
And take the snow back with you
Where it came from on that day
The one I love forever is untrue
And if I could you know that I would
Fly away with you
The breeze along the river seems to say
That he'll only break my heart again
Should I decide to stay
So, little snowbird
Take me with you when you go
To that land of gentle breezes
Where the peaceful waters flow
I hope that your snowbird has spoken as well about the flowers that will bloom again in spring.
Take care, stay safe and warm my friend.
Regards, Cornelius.
Beneath this snowy mantle cold and clean
The unborn grass lies waiting
For its coat to turn to green
The snowbird sings the song he always sings
And speaks to me of flowers
That will bloom again in spring
When I was young
My heart was young then, too
Anything that it would tell me
That's the thing that I would do
But now I feel such emptiness within
For the thing that I want most in life's
The thing that I can't win
Spread your tiny wings and fly away
And take the snow back with you
Where it came from on that day
The one I love forever is untrue
And if I could you know that I would
Fly away with you
The breeze along the river seems to say
That he'll only break my heart again
Should I decide to stay
So, little snowbird
Take me with you when you go
To that land of gentle breezes
Where the peaceful waters flow
I hope that your snowbird has spoken as well about the flowers that will bloom again in spring.
Take care, stay safe and warm my friend.
Regards, Cornelius.
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Are you feeling alright Ron...?....If not I can arrange for the men in white coats to call around..WD40 may tempt them to stay...You must be saving a bomb in birdseed..Good catch...R.
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“Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back.”
That's just the cutest thing...and I enjoyed your intro as well...a great shot and don't worry about Anne...I'll take care of that at my end agent SOT, unless she's flown the coop and down in warmer temps this time of year.
SAW
SAW
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Best narrative I've read in a long while Tick and I hope the snow birds return soon so winter will fly away!
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"What a desolate place would be a world without a flower!
It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
I hope that thing is a water fowl..if you are going to get the rise in temps that we are! You may have go into rescue mode if it isn't! Pretty cool shot, Tick.
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Poor thing looks Frozen Tick.
At first Glance I thought it was a Mile-A-Moww Bird.
You know the one that sticks it's head in the Snow Whistles through it's Butt and you can here him for a Mile-A-Moww.
Nice sneaking up, you must have some Injun in you.
At first Glance I thought it was a Mile-A-Moww Bird.
You know the one that sticks it's head in the Snow Whistles through it's Butt and you can here him for a Mile-A-Moww.
Nice sneaking up, you must have some Injun in you.
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By. Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
If the choices reside with either Oz or Kansas, and since this is in black and white, I suggest your snowbird is headed to Kansas. A very enjoyable picture, Mr Wizard of Caedes.
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What a rare opportunity you capitalised on here Tic! the details are stunning, btw does the ruffled tail feathers mean it's blowing raspberries?
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Forgive me if I don't comment on your foofies but I am not a foofyman . (o:
I can relate to crawling through mounds of snow to get the shot I really want... This snowbird is really quite elegant, though as you said there will be flocks of snowbirds flapping in from Florida, etc....
mary
mary
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"If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun." -- Katharine Hepburn
When I was a youngster and traveled down to FL to visit my grandparents in the winter, they's always call me a Snowbird. Good memories and a great post TicK.
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The thing that goes the farthest, towards making life worthwhile, it costs the least and does the most, is just a pleasant smile.
Nice story and beautiful shot. I haven't seen a snowbird, it's lovely.
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:) well done - you deserve an medal for the efforts you went to to capture this elusive bird.
Great result - I love it !
Great result - I love it !
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great shot Tick, you are so right about the snowbirds..strange creatures they are! and to catch it near snow is almost unheard of!
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Wonderful post and narrative as only you can do Tick. Brought a smile to my face this morning. As did Sir C's poem. Nicely done guys!
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A rare bird indeed Tick. They haven't migrated over here so far but I'll keep my eyes open so if I spot one I can take as good a shot as this is.
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"Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people." W.C. Fields. So I bet you'll go over to see My Gallery.
Lol, I was expecting a senior citizen or a plane, again lol. Great find and capture
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Beautiful plumage! It's probably pining for the fjords.
Good capture and narrative, TicK.
Good capture and narrative, TicK.
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