tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post1487457178486798108..comments2023-06-14T09:43:48.543-05:00Comments on Nature Knitter: Identifying Birds by Sound & SightRuthieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-30237048725628954842007-11-19T20:46:00.000-06:002007-11-19T20:46:00.000-06:00Very informative post!I can't really get in to the...Very informative post!I can't really get in to the repetition thing but every person can have a system that works.I use a birds of CT CD which quizzes you on different bird songs.-Wild Birds is a cool store.I souldn't mind dropping down a few bucks there.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-76744030629052747962007-11-18T05:51:00.000-06:002007-11-18T05:51:00.000-06:00My DB and I are a birders too so we have lots of b...My DB and I are a birders too so we have lots of birding recordings from albums to cds. I just love the idea of the cds of night sounds. I will have to get these and listen to what I am hearing. It is always fun to try to figure out what I am hearing at night.<BR/><BR/>Birds make many different calls and dusk. Especially if you are around water. Of course then there are the frogs which I have cds to try to figure out. <BR/><BR/>Fun post.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-25070997749063030042007-11-17T20:38:00.000-06:002007-11-17T20:38:00.000-06:00Hi Cathy,Good luck in your search and let me know ...Hi Cathy,<BR/>Good luck in your search and let me know which one your finally decide on. Warblers and Sparrows are my most difficult and the John Feith CD covers them all--in addition to the vireos and flycatchers. I spend alot of time listening to this CD in March & April prior to (& during) spring migration and it's been really helpful.RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-51020398442166860842007-11-17T17:38:00.000-06:002007-11-17T17:38:00.000-06:00Ruthie! This was excellent! I'm going out tomorr...Ruthie! This was excellent! I'm going out tomorrow to track down the CDs. Try as I might - I still have trouble with the Wood Warblers. There are a few that are so distinctive that they're easy, but many that leave me flummoxed.<BR/><BR/>I can't imagine you being scared:0) I mean anybody that can ride a motorcycle is pretty fearless.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-5166583885374341492007-11-17T09:21:00.000-06:002007-11-17T09:21:00.000-06:00Hi Mary,LOL! I understand exactly what you're tal...Hi Mary,<BR/>LOL! I understand exactly what you're talking about, but it's weird, isn't it? Surveys say that birdwatching is the second most popular hobby in the U.S., but in my office setting too, almost no one knows anything about birds or at least they're not talking about it....RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-40906001839804014842007-11-16T20:47:00.000-06:002007-11-16T20:47:00.000-06:00Great inforamtion, Ruthie! I had to laugh at your...Great inforamtion, Ruthie! I had to laugh at your spousal unit comment. There are times at the office when I want to listen to a bird song and I'll click on Cornell's site and listen...turning the volume down...I don't want everyone at the office to roll their eyes. LOL!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-57896649689602535052007-11-16T20:33:00.000-06:002007-11-16T20:33:00.000-06:00Hi Susie,We share a lot of the same birds, but out...Hi Susie,<BR/>We share a lot of the same birds, but out in California, you have a whole bunch of unique birds that we never see here in the east, so be sure to look for a bird song CD of western birds.<BR/><BR/>Hi Mom,<BR/>I think I was with Dad when he bought you those tapes. If you ever want to borrow either of my CDs, I'd be happy to loan them to you. Boris would probably be pretty interested in hearing them too!RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-53918103112599278072007-11-16T18:51:00.000-06:002007-11-16T18:51:00.000-06:00Ruthie, I still use my tapes that your Dad got me ...Ruthie, I still use my tapes that your Dad got me a number of years ago, Bird Songs of Southern Minnesota and Neighboring States, by Nelson and Florence Barker. Maybe I should update to CD'S, but I still like my tapes. You sure gave me a lot of info.<BR/>MOMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-62032761914350557012007-11-16T18:16:00.000-06:002007-11-16T18:16:00.000-06:00Hi Ruthie,This post was just full of really good i...Hi Ruthie,<BR/>This post was just full of really good information. I'll have to look for those CD's..<BR/>xoSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024132046092264711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-23515575381932252752007-11-16T16:48:00.000-06:002007-11-16T16:48:00.000-06:00Hi Meggie,I hope it's helpful for you. There are ...Hi Meggie,<BR/>I hope it's helpful for you. There are lots of different CDs and field guides available, so it becomes a matter of what you are most comfortable with. Also some of the birds make similar sounds, so I don't always get it right, but at least I have a pretty good foundation of knowledge. The important thing is to have fun and enjoy seeing and hearing the birds.RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-77263696699024690162007-11-16T09:31:00.000-06:002007-11-16T09:31:00.000-06:00RuthieJ: This is great info! When I go on summit...RuthieJ: This is great info! When I go on summit vacations, formerly sponsored by National Wildlife Federation, I'm always so impressed with folks that can identify birds by their call or song. You've inspired me to try and become one of those people. I've become accustomed to some of the more obvious bird sounds, but I'm excited about learning more. Thanks so much for the post and the suggested learning material.Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06757567456934248035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-68652027981895040842007-11-16T07:10:00.000-06:002007-11-16T07:10:00.000-06:00Hi Marsha,These were CDs that worked well for my p...Hi Marsha,<BR/>These were CDs that worked well for my purposes, but I noticed on Amazon that there are many more! I hope Santa brings you at least one!<BR/><BR/>Hi Robin,<BR/>You've probably noticed the birdsongs are quieter now, but come next spring, after listening in your car all winter, you'll be identifying birds right & left! Have fun!RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-65763816152502158432007-11-16T07:03:00.000-06:002007-11-16T07:03:00.000-06:00Ruthie, this is perfect! Thanks so much for the de...Ruthie, this is perfect! Thanks so much for the details and recommendations, particularly for listening to the CDs in the car. I have a software program for my computer, but I never seem to find the time while I'm sitting here. Listening to a CD and testing myself is a fabulous idea.<BR/><BR/>I recently throught about exploring in the woods at night. Perhaps when it's warmer. Right now it's all I can do to take the little dogs out for their pottie breaks!<BR/><BR/>Thanks again!<BR/><BR/>--Robin (Bumblebee)Robin (Bumblebee)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04516571306617946865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-25984152305212466732007-11-16T07:01:00.000-06:002007-11-16T07:01:00.000-06:00Thanks for a very informative post. I confess, I ...Thanks for a very informative post. I confess, I am a backyard bird "watcher" and haven't paid much attention to their calls. Now, I think I'll put one on my Christmas wish list. Thanks, for being Santa's helper!<BR/><BR/>"no woman-eating creatures in the woods" - you're making me smile so early in the morning!Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06653985303549953889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-70521642676949918822007-11-16T05:27:00.000-06:002007-11-16T05:27:00.000-06:00Hi Mon@rch,Thanks for your kind words. I'm having...Hi Mon@rch,<BR/>Thanks for your kind words. I'm having a hard time imagining when you might have nothing better to do!<BR/>You're fortunate to have "hands-on" learning with our feathered friends.RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-91975791658557197202007-11-15T20:59:00.000-06:002007-11-15T20:59:00.000-06:00I am a big fan of the birding by ear series and ha...I am a big fan of the birding by ear series and have even put the mp3's onto my cellphone to listen to when I have nothing better to do! Great post you have here and I am like you loving to learn about our feathery friends!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-32167421427079990762007-11-15T20:32:00.000-06:002007-11-15T20:32:00.000-06:00Hi Ruth,That's good that Dakota is a "bird" dog! ...Hi Ruth,<BR/>That's good that Dakota is a "bird" dog! I can only listen to mine in the house if the spousal unit isn't around, 'cuz he will give me too much crap about it!RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854762792778878452.post-74266291876721243362007-11-15T20:23:00.000-06:002007-11-15T20:23:00.000-06:00I transferred one of the Lang Elliot CDs onto my c...I transferred one of the Lang Elliot CDs onto my computer and try to listen to a clip every now and then. Our dog listens intently to the bird songs too.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.com