tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post6651042402577824831..comments2023-10-09T09:31:50.089-04:00Comments on One Jackdaw Birding: Carolina Wren, Bohemian Waxwing, and a personal updateHilke Brederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18357741278362930033noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-35123527580156437172011-03-09T17:20:21.961-05:002011-03-09T17:20:21.961-05:00I'm sorry to hear your brother hasn't come...I'm sorry to hear your brother hasn't come all the way back. That seems like a hugely frustrating thing for him to deal with.<br /><br />I hope he can make more progress.Harold Stiverhttp://www.ontfin.com/Wordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-71711555235839434922011-03-08T20:14:24.873-05:002011-03-08T20:14:24.873-05:00Thank you, Eileen.
Thank you, Larry. I know it wil...Thank you, Eileen.<br />Thank you, Larry. I know it will take a lot of patience, both for my brother and his family. I was so happy to receive a two sentence email from him the other day.Hilke Brederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357741278362930033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-62667657986073778452011-03-08T18:26:48.401-05:002011-03-08T18:26:48.401-05:00I got so wrapped up in your brothers story that I ...I got so wrapped up in your brothers story that I forgot about the birds.I'd love to see a BWW and really do enjoy the song of the wren- nice photos too!Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-10820248024716393942011-03-08T18:24:53.442-05:002011-03-08T18:24:53.442-05:00That must be frustrating for your brother.I work i...That must be frustrating for your brother.I work in a field with people that have challenges with their speech and know that having patience with a person as they try to communicate is helpful. I hope that all goes well for your brother.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-88211829875087856522011-03-07T19:04:03.873-05:002011-03-07T19:04:03.873-05:00Awesome shots, Hilke! The Waxwing is a beautiful b...Awesome shots, Hilke! The Waxwing is a beautiful bird. I would love to see it some day. I only see the Cedar waxwing here. I wish the best for your brother and will keep him in my prayers.eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-78791598943998907412011-03-06T13:28:26.204-05:002011-03-06T13:28:26.204-05:00Again, thank you for your thoughtful words of enco...Again, thank you for your thoughtful words of encouragement and prayers for my brother. I am in frequent contact with my sister-in-law and hope to visit them in the summer. Thank you also for you compliments on my photos. We have had this amazing influx of birds from the north. That really cheered me up this winter. Glad though that spring is in the air!Hilke Brederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357741278362930033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-7292385425290505192011-03-06T11:45:13.268-05:002011-03-06T11:45:13.268-05:00I have never seen a Bohemian Waxwing but occasiona...I have never seen a Bohemian Waxwing but occasionally see a Cedar Waxwing flock. Your photo of the Carolina Wren is great--one lives on my front porch year round.<br /><br />I hope your brother recovers fully and can communicate better soon.Appalachian Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07788338402249620716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-53456239940545209372011-03-03T22:26:26.019-05:002011-03-03T22:26:26.019-05:00Very best wishes for your brother's recovery. ...Very best wishes for your brother's recovery. He has a hard long road ahead of him, but it sounds like he has all the best of help and support. So important.<br /><br />The bird pictures are wonderful. We have seen cedar waxwings..one of those never to be forgotten first sightings! Have never seen the Bohemians.Sallie (FullTime-Life)http://www.travelingrainvilles.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-60165176557890917722011-03-03T13:11:58.947-05:002011-03-03T13:11:58.947-05:00The bird at the bottom is just gorgeous and the ph...The bird at the bottom is just gorgeous and the photo is fantastic! Well done.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783877262954668959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-37411670867270911972011-03-02T21:22:49.177-05:002011-03-02T21:22:49.177-05:00The song lively song of a Carolina Wren is my alar...The song lively song of a Carolina Wren is my alarm clock. Neat captures of the cool songbird! The Bohemian Waxwing shot is very enjoyable! <br /><br />I have a very strong feeling that your dear brother is going to improve slowly but totally. Keep the faith!jeanlivingsimplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08820800238853344959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-38425896271230067082011-03-02T19:10:45.067-05:002011-03-02T19:10:45.067-05:00Hilke,
Thank you for the update on your br...Hilke,<br /> Thank you for the update on your brother. The description of the scope of his injuries is sobering. Suzanne and I wish your family strength and wisdom. Your brother has our prayers.<br /><br />Thanks for your pretty waxwing!Springmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094132506583563094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-68125594330297766032011-03-02T17:53:44.591-05:002011-03-02T17:53:44.591-05:00you have both waxwings? We have only Cedar waxving...you have both waxwings? We have only Cedar waxvings. Would be nice to see the bohemian ne. :)NatureFootstephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340635075481959029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-65065986506155140612011-03-02T15:47:24.661-05:002011-03-02T15:47:24.661-05:00Nice shots of the Wren and Waxwing! I love watchin...Nice shots of the Wren and Waxwing! I love watching the busy little Carolina Wren and hearing that cheery song!<br />Hoping your brother continues to make progress.Pathttp://bailey-road.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-6492033006782222212011-03-02T15:26:54.442-05:002011-03-02T15:26:54.442-05:00Hi - thanks for dropping by my blog - would be gre...Hi - thanks for dropping by my blog - would be great if they were Marbled Godwits - that would be a real record! They are Bar-tailed Godwits - but your correct, the bird does not seem to mind the flag.<br /><br />In my other blog (http://payingreadyattention.blogspot.com/) I mention how often the birds stay close by after banding, and we get lots of retraps, so I am sure its not a real problem for the bird.<br /><br />Hope things improve for you brother. Stewart M - AustraliaStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-14296409798441794852011-03-02T06:29:08.256-05:002011-03-02T06:29:08.256-05:00Excellent pic of the waxwing. Favorite bird! Hav...Excellent pic of the waxwing. Favorite bird! Have yet to see a Bohemian though. very sorry to hear about your brother. Best wishes for a speedy adjustment.John (Tucker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10928720917928170772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-7267915413737699202011-03-02T06:09:32.849-05:002011-03-02T06:09:32.849-05:00@Gary: I am sorry to hear that you are still suffe...@Gary: I am sorry to hear that you are still suffering pain from your accident, but I am glad that this hasn't dampened your spirit. You always strike me as someone who is upbeat, full of energy and enjoys life.Hilke Brederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357741278362930033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-15718875812878818882011-03-02T06:02:30.101-05:002011-03-02T06:02:30.101-05:00Thank you all for your kind words and wishes for m...Thank you all for your kind words and wishes for my brother's recovery. <br /><br />@Guy: I stopped by your blogs. You have some very interesting content. If you install the Follow gadget I would sign up to get your updates.<br /><br />@Arija: I have taken care of many people with Alzheimer's. I admire those who continue to do so at home. It's a hard job, particularly since you are rarely if ever rewarded with a smile and it's cruel to watch the gradual loss to experience joy.Hilke Brederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357741278362930033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-24997914609278144162011-03-02T01:04:49.454-05:002011-03-02T01:04:49.454-05:00So sorry about your brother. That has to be so har...So sorry about your brother. That has to be so hard, I hope he recovers quickly. <br />Nice photos of the birds. I love watching the Carolina Wrens and Waxwings too. And yeah! Those wrens are SO chatty!Johnny Nutcasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08429848435564779353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-85865697352625606412011-03-01T23:48:22.964-05:002011-03-01T23:48:22.964-05:00The song of the wren is really beautiful. I espec...The song of the wren is really beautiful. I especially like the photo of the bird with a crabapple in its beak. <br />Best wishes for your brother's recovery.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-38184809753952252362011-03-01T23:16:15.586-05:002011-03-01T23:16:15.586-05:00Hi I wanted to say how much I enjoy your blog. Sn...Hi I wanted to say how much I enjoy your blog. Snow Buntings for me have always been a small flock of birds lifting off the road mostly unseen and disappearing across a field so I loved the chance to see your photos.<br /><br />Your waxwing photos will really help me identify the lone bird up in a tree top.<br /><br />Best wishes for your family I am hoping for a quick recovery for your brother.<br /><br />GuyGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12546069846136464138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-10541314497836746062011-03-01T22:03:19.875-05:002011-03-01T22:03:19.875-05:00Thank you so much for including the song of that c...Thank you so much for including the song of that cute little Carolina Wren.<br /><br />I am so sorry to hear of the predicament your brother is in and sincerely hope that sufficient brain function can be restored to form at least cohesive thought. Losing the ability to speak is bad enough but it is much worse when linear progression of thought is disturbed.<br /><br />I have experience loss of speech when a platelet congealed on one of my man-made heart valves, shot into the brain and robbed me of speech for awhile.<br /><br />I also am caring for my husband who has Alzheimer's and it is so sad to see the vacant looks I so often get now when what is said to him just does not register.<br /><br />So you see, it is a really heart felt wish for your brother's recovery.Arijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-13612792013500329242011-03-01T21:38:18.801-05:002011-03-01T21:38:18.801-05:00I'm still looking for my lifer Bohemian Waxwin...I'm still looking for my lifer Bohemian Waxwing.<br /><br />i've been thinking about you and your brother. I hope the speech therapy restores his speech.Lynne at Hasty Brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187035706322695138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-30358056509690870762011-03-01T19:22:46.592-05:002011-03-01T19:22:46.592-05:00Beautiful pictures. I hope your brother will rega...Beautiful pictures. I hope your brother will regain his speech. Can he write or type what he feels? Or has his loss of nerves even damaged that ability.<br /><br />Good Luck.Bill S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17918013366385456020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-55905427589864807362011-03-01T18:52:00.124-05:002011-03-01T18:52:00.124-05:00So Sorry about your brother...It must be so diffic...So Sorry about your brother...It must be so difficult for him.. I hope that his brain is able to heal and he can communicate again.Dawn Finehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320576787003821586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-73791258923590911812011-03-01T18:25:58.694-05:002011-03-01T18:25:58.694-05:00The only thing YOU can do in this situation is jus...The only thing YOU can do in this situation is just love your Brother MORE than ever, and that will help him tremendously. The Wren is such a super little bird I love to watch them and you got an execellent shot of that waxwing!Sondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485055844682296876noreply@blogger.com