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2ltdjorn · 6 March 2017, 01:50 AM

So my 4 year old asked to get a bird feeder... so the wife and I landed the boys up and went to the local wild birds unlimited store, a quick introduction into bird feeding and types of bird feeders, we bought 2 poles, and 4 bird feeders. Pretty good introductions by the staff.. and after a easy install... now we are waiting.

So this morning we had steak and eggs, and watched the activity at the bird feeders.

So far we have had a plethora of birds.

cardinals
bluejays
finches
woodpeckers (3 different kinds)

Its very calming, and the boys love it.

2ltdjorn · 6 March 2017, 01:58 AM

The view of the backyard

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Proteinshake86 · 6 March 2017, 03:05 AM

Nice!

I would recommend a pair of 8x32 binoculars and the SIBLEY bird book.

Enjoy!

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milov · 6 March 2017, 04:18 AM

Bird watching in the top end of Australia is a treat. I usually have a pair of Leica ultravid 10x25 with me.

MoreCowdog · 6 March 2017, 04:50 PM

I enjoy birds, have a couple different feeders, birdhouses, and a couple chickens as pets. Enjoy watching birds whenever I get a chance.

They're pretty fascinating not just to watch but also to learn about. Bernd Heinrich has written some great stuff if that kind of thing interests you.

Australia has so many interesting species, you're a lucky guy milov!

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BristolCavendish · 7 March 2017, 12:03 PM

Having a bird feeder and watching different kinds of birds is a great activity/pastime.

On the other hand, if there were nothing but crows and seagulls coming around, the experience would probably become a drag as these particular species are little more than garbage-men of the avian world and an all too common nuisance in many places.

milov · 8 March 2017, 04:25 PM

I'm off to Thailand next week for a well earned holiday. Hope to get some bird watching in at Kao Sam Roi Yot National Park whilst there.

Angrypuppy · 9 March 2017, 02:18 PM

I wouldn't say avid, but I have found that I enjoy birdwatching. They are quite entertaining creatures. Twenty years ago if you would have told me that I would enjoy this hobby I would have laughed at you.

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Letsgodiving · 10 March 2017, 09:45 AM

I wouldn't consider myself a bird watcher but I am an avid bird photographer. They really are fascinating creatures and the more I learn about them the more I appreciate them.

toucan · 10 March 2017, 10:53 AM

Been at it a longtime!

toucan · 10 March 2017, 11:00 AM

Attachment 836811A couple more.

BristolCavendish · 10 March 2017, 12:30 PM

Wow. You two guys (Letsgodiving/toucan) are really outstanding nature photographers.

Maybelline · 10 March 2017, 12:32 PM

Awesome pictures.

toucan · 10 March 2017, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

Wow. You two guys (Letsgodiving/toucan) are really outstanding nature photographers.

Much appreciated!

toucan · 11 March 2017, 12:26 AM

[QUOTE=Letsgodiving;7424385]I wouldn't consider myself a bird watcher but I am an avid bird photographer. They really are fascinating creatures and the more I learn about them the more I appreciate them.

[/QUOTE

Very nice !!!

Letsgodiving · 11 March 2017, 09:41 AM

Thanks all!

Great work yourself toucan. Love the Snowy.

toucan · 11 March 2017, 10:39 AM

I thought my 600 was expensive until I started buying watches! Photography is cheap.

Proteinshake86 · 17 March 2017, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by toucan

I thought my 600 was expensive until I started buying watches! Photography is cheap.

Great shots!

Need to get back in my birding game.

The spring migration right around the corner. Need a new pair of Eyes....sworovski.

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2ltdjorn · 18 March 2017, 03:36 PM

Nice bought the Sibley guide, thanks for recommendation

6 March 2017, 01:50 AM	#1
2ltdjorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,100	Any avid bird watchers, or have bird feeders in the yard? So my 4 year old asked to get a bird feeder... so the wife and I landed the boys up and went to the local wild birds unlimited store, a quick introduction into bird feeding and types of bird feeders, we bought 2 poles, and 4 bird feeders. Pretty good introductions by the staff.. and after a easy install... now we are waiting. So this morning we had steak and eggs, and watched the activity at the bird feeders. So far we have had a plethora of birds. cardinals bluejays finches woodpeckers (3 different kinds) Its very calming, and the boys love it. __________________ 116710 BLNR, M79030N BB58, 126600 SD43. First GTG El Paso Nov 2016, WISCON 2019. Would rather be on the river, somewhere.

6 March 2017, 01:58 AM	#2
2ltdjorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,100	The view of the backyard Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116710 BLNR, M79030N BB58, 126600 SD43. First GTG El Paso Nov 2016, WISCON 2019. Would rather be on the river, somewhere.

9 March 2017, 02:18 PM	#8
Angrypuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: FL390 Posts: 2,376	I wouldn't say avid, but I have found that I enjoy birdwatching. They are quite entertaining creatures. Twenty years ago if you would have told me that I would enjoy this hobby I would have laughed at you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ It's not about the watch a man wears, it's about what a man does while he's wearing the watch....Toomuchtalk

10 March 2017, 09:45 AM	#9
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,309	I wouldn't consider myself a bird watcher but I am an avid bird photographer. They really are fascinating creatures and the more I learn about them the more I appreciate them. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

11 March 2017, 09:41 AM	#16
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,309	Thanks all! Great work yourself toucan. Love the Snowy. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

6 March 2017, 03:05 AM	#3
Proteinshake86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Gerald King Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex GMT MasterII Posts: 118	Nice! I would recommend a pair of 8x32 binoculars and the SIBLEY bird book. Enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 March 2017, 04:50 PM	#5
MoreCowdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: Seattle, WA Watch: 216570 Polar Posts: 143	I enjoy birds, have a couple different feeders, birdhouses, and a couple chickens as pets. Enjoy watching birds whenever I get a chance. They're pretty fascinating not just to watch but also to learn about. Bernd Heinrich has written some great stuff if that kind of thing interests you. Australia has so many interesting species, you're a lucky guy milov! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

7 March 2017, 12:03 PM	#6
BristolCavendish Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: United States Posts: 1,864	Having a bird feeder and watching different kinds of birds is a great activity/pastime. On the other hand, if there were nothing but crows and seagulls coming around, the experience would probably become a drag as these particular species are little more than garbage-men of the avian world and an all too common nuisance in many places.

8 March 2017, 04:25 PM	#7
milov "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 517	I'm off to Thailand next week for a well earned holiday. Hope to get some bird watching in at Kao Sam Roi Yot National Park whilst there.

10 March 2017, 12:30 PM	#12
BristolCavendish Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: United States Posts: 1,864	Wow. You two guys (Letsgodiving/toucan) are really outstanding nature photographers.

10 March 2017, 12:32 PM	#13
Maybelline Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Gone Posts: 448	Awesome pictures.

11 March 2017, 12:26 AM	#15
toucan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NYC Watch: 5970 Posts: 1,980	[QUOTE=Letsgodiving;7424385]I wouldn't consider myself a bird watcher but I am an avid bird photographer. They really are fascinating creatures and the more I learn about them the more I appreciate them. [/QUOTE Very nice !!!

11 March 2017, 10:39 AM	#17
toucan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NYC Watch: 5970 Posts: 1,980	I thought my 600 was expensive until I started buying watches! Photography is cheap.

18 March 2017, 03:36 PM	#19
2ltdjorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,100	Nice bought the Sibley guide, thanks for recommendation __________________ 116710 BLNR, M79030N BB58, 126600 SD43. First GTG El Paso Nov 2016, WISCON 2019. Would rather be on the river, somewhere.

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