Avery Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 12 minutes ago, Charlie Spencer said: What's 'running'? I think it's that awkward thing you do when chasing warblers, where you have to keep your gear from bouncing around. 1 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Fingers Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 1 hour ago, Birds are cool said: No. Those are the worst to run on. A normal paved road. I enjoy running on these roads barefoot. Thank goodness! For a moment there I thought you were balmy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 7 hours ago, Avery said: where you have to keep your gear from bouncing around This happens ALL the time to me!😂😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds are cool Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 8 hours ago, Charlie Spencer said: What's 'running'? It's what you do when a rare bird is flying away. Actually I think that's called a dash. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 9 hours ago, Avery said: where you have to keep your gear from bouncing around. So true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 (edited) 18 hours ago, Avery said: I think it's that awkward thing you do when chasing warblers, where you have to keep your gear from bouncing around. Oh, yeah, I know what you're talking about now! Like when you're in a hurry and you just toss your gear on the passenger seat without securing it, and driving along the rough trail causes it to fall on the floor? I just didn't know there was a word for that. Edited February 24 by Charlie Spencer 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestranger Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 All this talk about running made me double check to see if I had inadvertently clicked on the Young Birders thread. 😆 I will rush for my camera if a photo opportunity should arise, I'll dash from the van to the house in bad weather, I'll even chase a piece of trash blowing away in the wind, but my knees and I will leave the running for the Young Birders. 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clip Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 36 minutes ago, lonestranger said: I will leave the running for the Young Birders. Yep me too! Most of the time any way, though I did run to get my camera (a short distance) to photograph a snake recently. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Brain Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 4 hours ago, Charlie Spencer said: Oh, yeah, I know what you're talking about now! I just didn't know there was a word for that. I have a few words for that, which would likely get me banned, though........😏 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Fingers Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 You might be a birder if you’re thinking this whilst in the dentist with your teeth being operated on: “All those good hotspots must be nearby! Hmmm I wonder if there’s any continuing rarities nearby. I wish I brought my phone, coulda started an eBird checklist…” 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 (edited) 1 hour ago, Snake Fingers said: You might be a birder if you’re thinking this whilst in the dentist with your teeth being operated on: “All those good hotspots must be nearby! Hmmm I wonder if there’s any continuing rarities nearby. I wish I brought my phone, coulda started an eBird checklist…” My dentist's treatment rooms have windows. Great view of some deciduous trees and shrubs while I'm waiting. Mostly mocks and thrashers. Edited March 7 by Charlie Spencer 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 1 hour ago, Snake Fingers said: You might be a birder if you’re thinking this whilst in the dentist with your teeth being operated on: “All those good hotspots must be nearby! Hmmm I wonder if there’s any continuing rarities nearby. I wish I brought my phone, coulda started an eBird checklist…” I've submitted from outside a dentist's office before. 😆 I had got to keep up that checklist streak. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoroark Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Two of my favorite restaurants are eBird hotspots, and it's nice getting a window seat by the trees. I've seen nine species at each of them. You might be a birder if your photographer father doesn't appreciate you stopping to identify birds in a field with no photographic opportunities. 😉 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 (edited) 17 hours ago, Quiscalus quiscula said: I've submitted from outside a dentist's office before. 😆 I had got to keep up that checklist streak. I've submitted from at least five different medical facilities. Two during a family member's ER visit (COVID protocols mandated I wait outside), one during a family member's scheduled operation, three during routine appointments. It's a great way to distract yourself. Edited March 8 by Charlie Spencer 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Fingers Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 (edited) 2 hours ago, Charlie Spencer said: It's a great way to distract yourself. Especially if your older brother accidentally leaves you at church! Edited March 8 by Snake Fingers 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Fingers Posted Friday at 04:55 PM Share Posted Friday at 04:55 PM (edited) You might be a birder if you say to yourself whilst scanning the trees “I need warbler butts…” Edited Friday at 04:57 PM by Snake Fingers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted Friday at 05:06 PM Share Posted Friday at 05:06 PM You might be a birder if you go looking for birds! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted Friday at 05:07 PM Share Posted Friday at 05:07 PM Anyways, you might be a birder if you almost forget you have a final the next day because you were out until 10pm looking for owls and poorwill. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds are cool Posted Saturday at 12:40 PM Share Posted Saturday at 12:40 PM You might be a birder if you are willing to chase a pair of rare warblers through briars to get media for proof. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted Saturday at 01:07 PM Author Share Posted Saturday at 01:07 PM You are a birder when you go on a trip and come home with nothing but bird photos. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestranger Posted Saturday at 01:31 PM Share Posted Saturday at 01:31 PM 14 minutes ago, Kevin said: You are a birder when you go on a trip and come home with nothing but bird photos. There are other things to photograph besides birds???? My archives indicate that you can stay at home for weeks, sometimes months, at a time and still end up with nothing but bird photos. 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted Saturday at 02:02 PM Author Share Posted Saturday at 02:02 PM 30 minutes ago, lonestranger said: There are other things to photograph besides birds???? Not that I'm aware of but my none birding mom doesn't seem to agree! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted Saturday at 02:03 PM Author Share Posted Saturday at 02:03 PM Just now, Kevin said: Not that I'm aware of but my none birding mom doesn't seem to agree! And moms are always right, so I guess that leaves us wrong..... 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted Sunday at 04:32 PM Share Posted Sunday at 04:32 PM On 5/27/2023 at 8:40 AM, Birds are cool said: You might be a birder if you are willing to chase a pair of rare warblers through briars to get media for proof. This was me with the Mourning Warbler 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds are cool Posted Sunday at 04:46 PM Share Posted Sunday at 04:46 PM 13 minutes ago, Quiscalus quiscula said: This was me with the Mourning Warbler 😂 That's a worthwhile chase. I was just chasing a pair of Blackpolls that were less than a week late. I did get some really nice views though 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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