tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post6948756218351358164..comments2024-03-28T13:41:47.854+10:00Comments on Birding For Pleasure: Birding at Ballyhalbert LakesMargaret Birding For Pleasurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-30634143434209785922013-11-09T05:56:06.816+10:002013-11-09T05:56:06.816+10:00Why on earth do people dump waste in the water!! ...Why on earth do people dump waste in the water!! We're supposed to be good stewards of this earth and care about the other creatures God made. Beautiful photos of amazing creatures!Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-53658499967729330622013-11-06T20:20:03.191+10:002013-11-06T20:20:03.191+10:00What a lovely surprise for Jimmy :) Great photos -...What a lovely surprise for Jimmy :) Great photos - love the redshank :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-61757641927307117922013-11-06T16:24:46.399+10:002013-11-06T16:24:46.399+10:00HI Arija I have to point out (in case my class lo...HI Arija I have to point out (in case my class looks at this) that not all of them are over 80! Mosst;y are in their 70's. Yes it would have been a lovely walk for you, dead flat. Thanks for comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-26814709492980592552013-11-06T16:22:38.586+10:002013-11-06T16:22:38.586+10:00HI Stewart Birds and buns. I know what life is a...HI Stewart Birds and buns. I know what life is all about!! Thanks for your comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-26586871263664645302013-11-06T09:38:18.007+10:002013-11-06T09:38:18.007+10:00What a lovely octogenarian group you have there.Ma...What a lovely octogenarian group you have there.Margaret and such a happy birding day with a birthday as well. Wish I could join you on the tow-path walk. I have so little level ground I can walk on here.Arijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-70402793042946969542013-11-05T21:56:11.425+10:002013-11-05T21:56:11.425+10:00HI Em Glad you liked the Redahank and cygnet adn ...HI Em Glad you liked the Redahank and cygnet adn thanks for comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-88702899439163422872013-11-05T21:55:15.683+10:002013-11-05T21:55:15.683+10:00HI Bob Yes I agree with you about the dunping. G...HI Bob Yes I agree with you about the dunping. Glad you liked the Redshank and thanks for you or comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-9222837971853020502013-11-05T21:54:52.636+10:002013-11-05T21:54:52.636+10:00Cakes and birding at the same time - perfect!
Che...Cakes and birding at the same time - perfect!<br /><br />Cheers - Stewart M - MelbourneStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-25761403125364785462013-11-05T21:04:17.527+10:002013-11-05T21:04:17.527+10:00Lovely to see that Redshank and the cygnet is just...Lovely to see that Redshank and the cygnet is just beautiful. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-33448529154869902462013-11-05T19:17:42.693+10:002013-11-05T19:17:42.693+10:00Happy birthday Jimmy, or was. The Redshank is my f...Happy birthday Jimmy, or was. The Redshank is my fave, and the dumping of anything ought be prosecuted.Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-36708072361663010602013-11-05T17:48:05.850+10:002013-11-05T17:48:05.850+10:00HI Ginny Yes it is awlful and these lakes are of...HI Ginny Yes it is awlful and these lakes are off the beaten track and the black bin is quite expensive so we didn't understand it! Glad you liked the Redshank's legs and orange bill and thanks for comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-15399625379986654922013-11-05T17:43:58.538+10:002013-11-05T17:43:58.538+10:00HI linda Glad you liked the jetty, and close up o...HI linda Glad you liked the jetty, and close up of Swans' head. Thanks for comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-63622654270297803532013-11-05T17:42:34.122+10:002013-11-05T17:42:34.122+10:00HI Betsy Yes, he is young for 80. Glad you liked...HI Betsy Yes, he is young for 80. Glad you liked the Herring Gulls and her babies and thanks for comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-90444119046389600532013-11-05T17:41:17.775+10:002013-11-05T17:41:17.775+10:00Hi Pattis I love sharing where I have been with t...Hi Pattis I love sharing where I have been with the blogger world and it is a pleasure to take you along with me. Glad you liked the post and thanks for comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-8039949286881215672013-11-05T17:39:42.167+10:002013-11-05T17:39:42.167+10:00HI Mary Jimmy will be so pleased with all these b...HI Mary Jimmy will be so pleased with all these birthday wishes. Glad you enjoyed theimages and thanks for comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-46355985886174334432013-11-05T17:38:41.374+10:002013-11-05T17:38:41.374+10:00HI Cheryl Yes he certainly has yearsleft todo som...HI Cheryl Yes he certainly has yearsleft todo some more birding. Glad you liked the post and thanks for comments.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-72843825428890861722013-11-05T17:37:35.734+10:002013-11-05T17:37:35.734+10:00HI EG Yes birding friends are always special fri...HI EG Yes birding friends are always special friends. Glad you liked the post and thanks for comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-32811009310999988252013-11-05T17:36:24.222+10:002013-11-05T17:36:24.222+10:00Hi Andrew Hope you are settling down to work agai...Hi Andrew Hope you are settling down to work again. Easy does it. Glad you liked the images adn thanks for comments.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-24147025073938010602013-11-05T13:48:29.359+10:002013-11-05T13:48:29.359+10:00How awful about dumping the garbage into the water...How awful about dumping the garbage into the water!!! I love the Redshank's big orange legs and orange bill! Glorious butterfly shots!!!Ginny Hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329131153403895625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-40761762799229273302013-11-05T13:36:46.613+10:002013-11-05T13:36:46.613+10:00That was a sweet way to celebrate Jimmy's birt...That was a sweet way to celebrate Jimmy's birthday. I'm sure he was touched. Loved the photo of the jetty at Groomsport. And the close-up shot of the swan, with the water droplets on his face, is really lovely.Linda at To Behold The Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07419060763634934217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-76580047998493062412013-11-05T11:17:16.018+10:002013-11-05T11:17:16.018+10:00Happy Birthday to Jimmy… He is a YOUNG 80, don'...Happy Birthday to Jimmy… He is a YOUNG 80, don't you think??? Love your idea of all of the LIT cupcakes!!!!! Cute!!!<br /><br />Great group of birds. I like the Herring Gull and her babies!!!<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-604817463805111602013-11-05T10:18:14.753+10:002013-11-05T10:18:14.753+10:00I always enjoy seeing where you've been and th...I always enjoy seeing where you've been and the wonderful birds you find. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-60501252036197173682013-11-05T10:17:18.592+10:002013-11-05T10:17:18.592+10:00Such wonderful photos of all these birds! Gorgeous...Such wonderful photos of all these birds! Gorgeous!<br />And also a Happy Birthday to Jimmy!maryaustriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555861581521059931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-21466819762670062302013-11-05T07:31:25.202+10:002013-11-05T07:31:25.202+10:00Lovely images, Margaret! Getting the cupcakes and...Lovely images, Margaret! Getting the cupcakes and lighting them was a sweet thing to do for Jimmy. Happy Birthday to him! He looks like he still has a good many more years of birding left in him! Cheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-82137743925701672502013-11-05T06:27:30.313+10:002013-11-05T06:27:30.313+10:00What a nice idea to celebrate with the cupcakes! I...What a nice idea to celebrate with the cupcakes! I bet Jimmy was very pleased. Birding friends are very special people.EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.com