I was @ Whitefish Point a week ago last Monday - about 18 inches snow,
howling wind (at least 35mph - constant) & 10 degrees - no birds. It was far
too cold (with wind chill included) for any kind of photography.
I'd recommend some of those chemical hand warmer packets.
BTW - I was in the U. P. to do some dogsledding @ McMillen on Tuesday last
week. What a hoot. Had a team of 6 dogs with a total of 14 years Iditarod
racing among them. It was around zero, no wind to speak of & 4" new snow on
top of about 18" base - couldn't have asked for better conditions for
sledding. We covered around 7- 12 miles in about 1.5 hours in great
wilderness country. I was told my team could run like that for 50 miles
without stop.
Highly recommended for a winter time activity !
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stan Halpin" <s...@stans-photography.info>
Subject: Re: Bird Books (was: Re: Unknown..)
Thanks - I'll look for it.
I am joining a Whitefish Point Bird Observatory sponsored birding trip in
the Sault Ste. Marie neighborhood this weekend. AFIK, the other 15 on the
trip are birders (who may also take photographs) rather than photographers
(who enjoy shooting birds). It will be interesting to see how the cultures
mesh. Weather is predicted to be cold, 50% snow, wind gusts to 35 mph . .
. should be invigorating!
stan
On Feb 16, 2011, at 1:43 PM, Ken Waller wrote:
For those interested in the birds of Michigan (Paul, Stan, Bill & maybe
others) I found a great little book - Birds of Michigan by Stan Tekiela.
It's devided by colors with a page on each including relevant info.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
----- Original Message ----- From: "Christian" <pterali...@aim.com>
Subject: Bird Books (was: Re: Unknown..)
I used to be a big fan of Peterson's but I find Sibley's better since it
has more varieties of each species. Book with photographs are almost
impossible to use; drawings/paintings are much better for
identification.
--
Christian
http://404mohawknotfound.blogspot.com
http://birdofthemoment.blogspot.com
On 2/14/2011 2:26 PM, Stan Halpin wrote:
Very nice capture Jack. I am envious.
You don't need a bird book, you need a hawk book. You'll then find many
more detailed images of all (?) of the various North American hawks and
related beasties. And, if like me, you'll still not be able to tell
them apart. But at least you'll have a Hawk Book!
(I am on the road, in a couple of days will give you a specific
reference to such a book if you like.)
stan
On Feb 14, 2011, at 11:48 AM, Jack Davis wrote:
I didn't "invest" in a bird book, but I have one I was given. Although
fairly thick with many, may nice slick images, finding the needed
angle for identification is still problematic.
Since posting I've been advised, in rather positive terms, that it's a
young Red Tail.
Thanks for commenting, Ken!
Jack
--- On Mon, 2/14/11, Ken Waller<kwal...@peoplepc.com> wrote:
From: Ken Waller<kwal...@peoplepc.com>
Date: Monday, February 14, 2011, 9:06 AM
Nice catch.
It's possibly a Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus).
Looks like its time for you to invest in a bird book.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Davis"<jdavi...@yahoo.com>
Subject: PESO: Unknown..
..Hawk. Bird book no help. Anyone? Was a bit closer to
this one. Maybe
about 30 ft.(?) Close to ideal light angle.
Nough hawks for now!
Jack
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