Comments on: New Recurring Feature: What I Love About Nature

By: What I Love About Nature

What I Love About Nature — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:52:46 +0000

[...] If this is the first you have heard about this series, please see my introduction in the series debut. I hope you enjoy the pictures and thoughts. I love that I can always find a mockingbird to soothe [...]

By: Amber Coakley

Amber Coakley — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:20:13 +0000

Aren’t those thorns amazing? And scary-cool. I’m glad you like the series idea – I’m looking forward to it myself.

By: Larry Jordan

Larry Jordan — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:24:31 +0000

What a great idea Amber. You have begun your new feature with a wonderful collection. The Yellow-rump and the Harris’ Sparrow are super shots and I love the action shot of the RT. I can just hear it screaming!

All of your nature shots are interesting but I must say that the close-up of the thorn daggers on the Honeylocust is way cool! I look forward to future renditions.

By: Amber Coakley

Amber Coakley — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:17:02 +0000

Thanks for the encouragement, Marvin!

By: Marvin

Marvin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:15:39 +0000

I’m thinking your “What I Love About Nature” series is a great idea. As a reader, I love getting a glimpse through the eyes/lens of another person who enjoys and appreciates nature. Thanks for sharing.

By: Amber Coakley

Amber Coakley — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:03:43 +0000

I giggled at your exclamation! One of my personal favorites, when I’m not sure if the more profane version is appropriate.

Sandy, looks like you have your answer! Thanks, Jason.

By: jason

jason — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:40:12 +0000

Oh, poopy! I looked up the vocalization thing but forgot to mention it in my comment. Sorry.

This is what Birds of North America says about red-tails: “Vocalizations occur most often near nest during breeding season (biased by prevalence of studies associated with breeding) and during aerial territorial displays…”

By: Amber Coakley

Amber Coakley — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:34:04 +0000

Aw, shucks…thanks, Jason. I’m glad you like this, and I am looking forward to it myself!

By: Amber Coakley

Amber Coakley — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:32:23 +0000

Yes, awesomely fierce! I bet I could find an answer to your question…I’ve been thinking about it and wonder if it is more of an advertisement to other hawks that, “this territory is taken!” If I learn more, I’ll share.

By: jason

jason — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:55:24 +0000

(Yes on your sparrow ID.)

What a marvelous, heartwarming, delightful series! I think we don’t spend enough time celebrating the little things in nature that bring us great joy. Too often the pedestrian thrills are considered common and unworthy of mention. I love the beauty of brick-capped mushrooms in early morning light. I love the sound of a red-headed woodpecker beating a pecan against a tree trunk. I love the voice of the local red-shouldered hawk female as she demands attention and subservience. I love so many things I probably take for granted. And shame on me for that!

I’m really looking forward to this series, Amber. What a marvelous celebration of nature…