tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post6014965261475471684..comments2024-03-25T03:27:45.901-06:00Comments on Me and My Dog ...and My RV: FINALLY!Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16516591720277269204noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-26309971020588663522014-04-21T16:35:46.653-06:002014-04-21T16:35:46.653-06:00I have two books - the first one I go to is Birds ...I have two books - the first one I go to is Birds of Arizona Field Guide, soft cover, $14.95. It has colored "tabs" on each page so it's easy to look up a bird. If it has a lot of red, for instance, you start with the red tabbed area. The birds shown are actual photos, easy to see if it's the correct bird.<br /><br />The other book is The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America, also soft cover, and it was $19.95. It has a lot more in it, but I use it second because I find it harder to use. The birds are colored drawings, not photos. This book was recommended by Judy of Judy and Emma, so it's probably a better book, especially if you have some idea of the bird types. Good Luck!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516591720277269204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-24163966634320561422014-04-21T03:37:45.168-06:002014-04-21T03:37:45.168-06:00They are sure hard to photograph. Glad you got to...They are sure hard to photograph. Glad you got to see him though. Jimbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08331886676971218138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-49264975774313675802014-04-20T21:12:43.919-06:002014-04-20T21:12:43.919-06:00Very cool that you got one! I need a bird book. Wh...Very cool that you got one! I need a bird book. What would you recommend? Still grand to get those photos that you were able to catch. TexCynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05174615550131393975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-16261376633158829042014-04-20T10:46:52.278-06:002014-04-20T10:46:52.278-06:00What a great day that was! I am quite impressed as...What a great day that was! I am quite impressed as I know first hand the challenge of getting a clear picture of a roadrunner is...great job Barbara! Joe and Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284391279532727775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-88678618826363554682014-04-20T07:28:05.236-06:002014-04-20T07:28:05.236-06:00How wonderful!!!How wonderful!!!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824027366993286152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-2396401800130481092014-04-19T08:27:54.566-06:002014-04-19T08:27:54.566-06:00We had a roadrunner that lived on our back patio f...We had a roadrunner that lived on our back patio for a couple of years. He got so tame that you could walk out on the patio and it didn't bother him. We never fed him. billandjanrvingtheusa.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07029050668729852555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-43645400739775087662014-04-19T06:32:02.682-06:002014-04-19T06:32:02.682-06:00I don't think your photos turned out bad at al...I don't think your photos turned out bad at all. At least you got them. Judy is right, the next challenge is to capture a kingfisher. Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-64847701801570307722014-04-18T23:42:08.531-06:002014-04-18T23:42:08.531-06:00Did he go "Beep Beep" and run off in a c...Did he go "Beep Beep" and run off in a cloud of dust leaving the coyote with a bewildered look on his face? lol... They really are unusual looking birds... I really enjoy your blog. I am planning on going full time in a few months. I have a Chihuahua named P-Nut... Really looking forward to the road...croshayalldayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11373786784097587108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-88759385375567830502014-04-18T11:23:05.597-06:002014-04-18T11:23:05.597-06:00I put dog food out for the roadrunners they've...I put dog food out for the roadrunners they've even came right into the van.<br /><br /> Just catching up on your posts been camped down below on the beach.Newagenomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03750934488420133445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-6246250998022360542014-04-18T09:28:40.844-06:002014-04-18T09:28:40.844-06:00Fun! They are hard to photograph!Fun! They are hard to photograph!Merikayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-27263707630160248122014-04-18T08:22:50.509-06:002014-04-18T08:22:50.509-06:00Great shot! Glad you got a good one of the Roadru...Great shot! Glad you got a good one of the Roadrunner and you certainly got several.Wanderin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/18099094689836499939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-85130964204880678972014-04-18T06:32:48.054-06:002014-04-18T06:32:48.054-06:00Yeah! How happy I am for you, since I know how you...Yeah! How happy I am for you, since I know how you were looking to "catch" that bird on camera! There are pretty observant and see every slight movement, therefore tricky to photograph. See the very good camouflage colours. That makes the hard to see against the backdrop. But thanks for posting them anyway. My guess, since you didn't scare it away there is a chance it will come back soon. Ours came around the motorhome about the same time of the day. But it always managed to see me through the windshield!Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01622276138653776267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-69253501709177260842014-04-18T04:20:11.390-06:002014-04-18T04:20:11.390-06:00You have some nice Roadrunner pics there. They ar...You have some nice Roadrunner pics there. They are not easy to photograph because they are generally skittish & on the move. Auto focus focusing on the window glass was likely the cause of that out of focus shot or the shutter speed was just a tad to slow so caused a blur.Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-34230747961712727932014-04-17T22:04:17.755-06:002014-04-17T22:04:17.755-06:00What fun! They are a hoot to watch! Enjoyed your j...What fun! They are a hoot to watch! Enjoyed your joy in seeing this bird!!Sheila at WolfSongBlog.Comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794935906093826368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-76799880031160145462014-04-17T22:00:04.922-06:002014-04-17T22:00:04.922-06:00Incredible! I've never seen a roadrunner, they...Incredible! I've never seen a roadrunner, they obviously are smart enough to stay where it is warm. Which is not here. :(<br /><br />Thanks for the sharing the photos. Have a wonderful Easter weekend!Sakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11508656442667275102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-17520011115254893222014-04-17T20:54:13.744-06:002014-04-17T20:54:13.744-06:00Congratulations!Your photos are great--love the wa...Congratulations!Your photos are great--love the way the wind ruffled his feathers! Meep Meep!Dawn from Camano Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02256146499762272641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-13838305838114953612014-04-17T20:51:09.645-06:002014-04-17T20:51:09.645-06:00Great shots of your roadrunner. Hopefully he strol...Great shots of your roadrunner. Hopefully he strolls by another day soon. They are such fascinating birds. Thanks. BeckiJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665752502110125068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-31877944463883867652014-04-17T20:28:01.176-06:002014-04-17T20:28:01.176-06:00I saw roadrunners at the wildlife refuge in TX, bu...I saw roadrunners at the wildlife refuge in TX, but could never get a picture. You have some good photos here.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019364333876469130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-41121981758869995002014-04-17T20:13:26.765-06:002014-04-17T20:13:26.765-06:00That roadrunner was enjoying modelling for you! H...That roadrunner was enjoying modelling for you! He knows when a good photographer is looking at him!Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418668511495166842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-3370592153942939602014-04-17T19:37:26.531-06:002014-04-17T19:37:26.531-06:00Aren't roadrunners fun to watch! It's lik...Aren't roadrunners fun to watch! It's like a stop action cartoon!<br /><br /> Virtual hugs,<br /><br /> Judie Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-11009805900850930532014-04-17T19:20:57.986-06:002014-04-17T19:20:57.986-06:00Ha, ha, ha. I don't even know what that is - ...Ha, ha, ha. I don't even know what that is - I'll have to look it up. Page 79 - ohhh they are so cute. I'd love to see one, but haven't yet. Looking at the Male description, he has black wing tips - quite the dressy bird. LOL I haven't seen a male in black wing tips in ages. :)Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516591720277269204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-36047599243252702162014-04-17T19:01:18.567-06:002014-04-17T19:01:18.567-06:00Loved seeing the pictures.Loved seeing the pictures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-83338129532841283992014-04-17T19:01:10.861-06:002014-04-17T19:01:10.861-06:00like Nan ur blog is becoming 1 of the highlights o...like Nan ur blog is becoming 1 of the highlights of my day. enjoyed the roadrunner in flight to pose on the post. background looks arid , i'm Mi. & still some snow in the shadows.<br />thanx 4 all the pics. almost a 30 pic Thursday;(<br /><br />Luvbgmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625309442481683270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-88436813345715595462014-04-17T18:23:23.608-06:002014-04-17T18:23:23.608-06:00Okay, so you're next challenge has to be to ge...Okay, so you're next challenge has to be to get a good belted kingfisher pic! ;) Good luck with that.Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-63165363595720175502014-04-17T16:11:03.703-06:002014-04-17T16:11:03.703-06:00Beep, beep.Beep, beep.John Hedgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07775467781360772348noreply@blogger.com