tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post6160697670281703642..comments2024-03-28T11:44:57.675-04:00Comments on Viewing nature with Eileen: Conowingo Eagleseileeninmdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-17737592513301834922010-12-09T00:22:41.466-05:002010-12-09T00:22:41.466-05:00Great shots. When we lived in PA we crossed the Co...Great shots. When we lived in PA we crossed the Conowingo Dam on many occasions but never saw that many eagles in one place. <br /><br />Darryl and Ruth : )Living In Williamsburg Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14442680855290062641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-11995800577116189012010-12-06T05:16:38.367-05:002010-12-06T05:16:38.367-05:00I have only been to Conowingo once, but hope to re...I have only been to Conowingo once, but hope to return soon. Hopefully the negative publicity will discourage this person and others from ruining the situation for everyone.Willardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17059945499957721902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-43535348264065650162010-12-03T07:50:55.686-05:002010-12-03T07:50:55.686-05:00Hi Eileen,
It's too bad that guy is disturbing...Hi Eileen,<br />It's too bad that guy is disturbing the wildlife with his ways.<br /><br />I always enjoy your photos, from wherever you are.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment on my SkyWatch post. I haven't been getting Camera Critters posts together lately. I have seen squirrels around. Maybe I'll get my camera out some time and get a post done one of these Saturdays.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-88299891289667150322010-12-02T08:53:33.899-05:002010-12-02T08:53:33.899-05:00Great message there.
I wonder what the birds think...Great message there.<br />I wonder what the birds think exactly about the long black noses we carry around.Indranihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097788106899971708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-27698759738776658272010-12-01T13:21:45.994-05:002010-12-01T13:21:45.994-05:00Hi Eileen...... Rant away---I agree with you. Has...Hi Eileen...... Rant away---I agree with you. Has anyone confronted that guy and tried to talk to him????? How about shooting a hole in his kayak????? ha (Sorry--that was bad!!!)<br /><br />Glad you did get to see some eagles at a distance --and also the blue herons and the vultures... <br /><br />I'd love to go to that place.... Hope you get to go back on a day when the 'idiot' is NOT there.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-10291867739723162172010-11-30T22:08:57.787-05:002010-11-30T22:08:57.787-05:00I walk my little dog, Tucker, every day and the po...I walk my little dog, Tucker, every day and the ponds where we walk have some beautiful birds there each day. Until the stupid dog owners who ignore the leash law (we do not walk in a dog park) let their dogs run loose and into the water where they scare the birds away. I've gone so far as to contact our animal control guys who have done, sadly, very little. I have ranted about these owners (not the dogs, they're just being dogs) on my blog before and I would love to give each of them a card with the site on it! <br /><br />Your pictures are wonderful, BTW!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-33668812132177334802010-11-30T20:14:48.601-05:002010-11-30T20:14:48.601-05:00What a wonderful spot to bird watch!What a wonderful spot to bird watch!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-79224678345117344672010-11-30T12:07:54.720-05:002010-11-30T12:07:54.720-05:00I know the location intimately, as I used to live ...I know the location intimately, as I used to live in south-central PA and made the trip several times. <br /><br />As far as this so called "photographer" is concerned, he gives a bad name to the rest of us as he is breaking many rules set forth by the ABA and many photography orgs, not to mention the stress he is inflicting on the poor birds. Has anyone ever confronted the fella and let him know what he is doing is dangerous to the well being of the birds he is harassing?<br /><br />I have had run in with several "photographers" who bait Owl's and Raptors with store bought mice, all in the glory to get the great photo. I have seen others trespass, damage vital habitat and a whole list of unethical and illegal activities. I report them without a second thought about it.<br /><br />I am proud to say that my photography is captured WITHOUT any stress to the birds and wildlife, and without damaging their habitat. Anyone who does any different is NOT a photographer, but is an ignorant bully to wildlife and ought to be hung out to dry. (I'm being as nice as I can with my words because this subject strikes a chord with me!)<br /><br />Your photos are wonderful for the distance they were taken. You should be proud of them and the fact that you did not need to harass wildlife to get your photos. Kudos to you!!<br /><br />JohnBirdingMainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362549826649321965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-26011875826087119362010-11-29T23:11:50.358-05:002010-11-29T23:11:50.358-05:00I'm so sorry to hear theirs a photographer har...I'm so sorry to hear theirs a photographer harassing the birds! That's so unkind!EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-39425392354114024542010-11-28T19:21:03.123-05:002010-11-28T19:21:03.123-05:00It must be exciting to see so many eagles at once....It must be exciting to see so many eagles at once. Too bad that one idiot spoils things for everyone else. Some people just don't get it and are totally self-involved.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01801967071649685995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-29148239018949702772010-11-28T14:54:57.576-05:002010-11-28T14:54:57.576-05:00I would be afraid to go under the vultures. They m...I would be afraid to go under the vultures. They may just swoop down and fly away with you.<br /><br />In my photo with the pigeons, I was afraid of the poop, this is worst. LOLAnn, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪https://www.blogger.com/profile/04399207312968010460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-52391519358180481692010-11-28T12:25:13.085-05:002010-11-28T12:25:13.085-05:00I agree, we shouldn't annoy the birds...
Amazi...I agree, we shouldn't annoy the birds...<br />Amazing birds :)<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by...Lina Gustinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12019260658499385761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-14864348914381491162010-11-27T23:32:41.619-05:002010-11-27T23:32:41.619-05:00Beautiful shots!
Thanks for visiting My Camera Cr...Beautiful shots!<br /><br />Thanks for visiting <a href="http://www.mycountryroads.com/2010/11/observant-bird.html" rel="nofollow">My Camera Critters</a> post.Chubskulit Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001712096042262296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-75203288860200532062010-11-27T19:48:47.343-05:002010-11-27T19:48:47.343-05:00I really like the "group" shot of the vu...I really like the "group" shot of the vultures--there are so many of them! It is too bad one person can cause so much dissatisfaction in so many people. I hope someone will talk to him, if that hasn't been tried already. Maybe he will reform...Dimplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313315926201426600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-42952151425357032692010-11-27T19:10:57.883-05:002010-11-27T19:10:57.883-05:00Nice to see your eagle shots. Those birds are simp...Nice to see your eagle shots. Those birds are simply amazing. I'm trying to plan at trip soon.<br /><br />Sorry to hear that a jerk is messing up a good thing, seems to happen all the time no matter what one is involved in. I sure hope he reads you post!Coy Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961295214970687017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-4795710130838288162010-11-27T18:22:43.169-05:002010-11-27T18:22:43.169-05:00These Snaps are certainly Superior! Thanks so much...These Snaps are certainly Superior! Thanks so much for sharing...Melissa B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13172152515024862967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-6713620525731639212010-11-27T15:27:44.120-05:002010-11-27T15:27:44.120-05:00After all the photos taken of him, does he not kno...After all the photos taken of him, does he not know he's being watched? He really IS an idiot it sounds like to me! Maybe they should make that island off limits to humans w/ a HUGE fine for trespassing! That oughta stop himAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-37087137328198793802010-11-27T14:03:15.559-05:002010-11-27T14:03:15.559-05:00With the proper lens, one doesn't have to intr...With the proper lens, one doesn't have to intrude on animals' natural behaviors. Best of both worlds! Lovely shots AND rant. Thanks for sharing!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08918988529379477313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-28920239344927973852010-11-27T12:20:06.476-05:002010-11-27T12:20:06.476-05:00Your photos are amazing. You are so lucky to live ...Your photos are amazing. You are so lucky to live at such a short distance to such a magnificent place.Maia Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14657416990324545070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-77777360336103352022010-11-27T11:11:53.778-05:002010-11-27T11:11:53.778-05:00Great photos Eileen. How very beautiful they are....Great photos Eileen. How very beautiful they are. I hope the photographer you mentioned changes his ways. I love getting photos of wildlife but their well being is more important to me than getting that perfect close-up. I am thankful that I have a moderate zoom lens.DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-74735644936460397542010-11-27T11:03:16.560-05:002010-11-27T11:03:16.560-05:00Wow - eagles are magnificent! And those vultures l...Wow - eagles are magnificent! And those vultures look slight scary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-74414421476567207642010-11-27T10:52:50.663-05:002010-11-27T10:52:50.663-05:00Good for you, Eileen. A rant is probably what is r...Good for you, Eileen. A rant is probably what is required. I don't suppose the idiot can be arrested? Also good for you, giving up close shots in favor of not stressing the birds.<br />Interesting photos AND rant!!<br />-- K<br /><br />Kay, Alberta, Canada<br />An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous TravelKay L. Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966266404058177742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-83599205447345122102010-11-27T10:43:03.095-05:002010-11-27T10:43:03.095-05:00That is so sad that one person is spoiling the bir...That is so sad that one person is spoiling the birding for others AND he's stressing the wildlife. Has anyone managed to see this man on dry land, ie on THIS side of the island and asked him to desist? Perhaps he doesn't know he's being selfish. Have a great weekend, Blessings from JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11666316882168582862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-39029980030115409322010-11-27T09:57:41.066-05:002010-11-27T09:57:41.066-05:00they look majestic!they look majestic!wennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535757998884625545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264193705821192168.post-68540768958130023762010-11-27T09:40:15.186-05:002010-11-27T09:40:15.186-05:00My wife and I were at Conowingo on the 19th and 20...My wife and I were at Conowingo on the 19th and 20th and as usual we really enjoyed ourselves. Thanks for sharing your photos.<br /><br />You have a right to RANT! That individual is out of control and it amazes me that he goes on and does his own thing when there are so many there that patiently wait along the fence.<br /><br />JimAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05400574861179520996noreply@blogger.com