Karen Miller and I attempted to participate in the Mearns Bird Club Waterfowl Count yesterday, but we were thwarted by the weather. We started out alright, covering a small part of the Black Dirt Region and counting nearly 3,000 Canada Geese, over two dozen Mallards, and 6 Common Mergansers. Then the rain began in earnest, and the roads quickly became very icy and downright treacherous. At the first sign of icy conditions, we called it and headed home, and I’m glad we did. We both made it home safely, thank goodness. The highlight of the day was seeing a male Ring-necked Pheasant on Pierce Circle and getting some photos.
Matt
I have been away from your blog for way too long. I spent a good bit of time tonight and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Oh so hard to pick favorites and I can’t imagine you doing that all the time. I was impressed by the viewer stats. Seems to be gathering steam.
Aileen and I are still very serious about wanting numerous framed pics in the Poconos house. The pastel colors in the one shot from your birds of 2014 were amazing. Keep it up Matt!
Thanks so much Bill. You’ll have to buckle down and pick some favorites if you want to do the wall at the Poconos house, maybe that’s something we can think about while we’re there in February. Matt
It was a pleasure meeting you today on Indiana Road–thanks for sharing your knowledge and ID tips, and for your exceptional blog! Your photography is extraordinary, and we delighted in each and every shot, as well as the enthusiastic notes about your discoveries. You are an inspiration to us fledgling birders…thank you.
It was a pleasure to meet you both, and I’m glad you enjoyed the blog. I will see you out there, I am sure! Matt