tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.comments2024-02-21T04:41:15.485-05:00Birding with Kenn and KimberlyKenn Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770640232654807723noreply@blogger.comBlogger985125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-80801215463220864552021-09-24T04:04:42.360-04:002021-09-24T04:04:42.360-04:00Amazing photos and what a wonderful achievement! T...Amazing photos and what a wonderful achievement! Thanks for sharing this journey. Inspiring xxDiane Antonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02243669591440671727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-76331589104308105132021-07-08T17:24:04.666-04:002021-07-08T17:24:04.666-04:00How wonderful that you're a Country Sampler fa...How wonderful that you're a Country Sampler fan like me! Thank you so much for visiting our blog and commenting on my Moth Mama post! <br />Kimberly Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111614059575304808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-68294438018352835892021-07-07T14:12:23.124-04:002021-07-07T14:12:23.124-04:00I just read your article in my July 2021 Country S...I just read your article in my July 2021 Country Sampler and found your blog. This is amazing! I didn't know anyone could do this. Congratulations 'Mama'. If only the mama moth knew her babies had lived on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-85716375158099360072020-12-21T11:41:47.585-05:002020-12-21T11:41:47.585-05:00Thank you for posting this. I'm not surprised ...Thank you for posting this. I'm not surprised that nobody has commented on this so far. I've found you through a search while I was researching for an article I'm writing on snowy owls and photographers. <br />I'm not sure what the answer is, and I definitely agree with #2. I do my best to state in my commentary that in no way am I suggesting that people shouldn't be taking photos at all. They should, and they should share. I think there are two missing ingredients though - <br />#1 the curiosity - I've met many photographers who've taken numerous snowy owl photos and they didnt know how to tell apart male from female. As quick as anybody would be to say "Google it" for any other topic, for some reason, it seems to be lacking on this topic. <br />#2 - the part where you say "responsibly" Seeing an entire crowd of over 20-30 adults gathered OVER a snowy owl, just because she's 20-30 ft away makes me question whether anybody actually wants to take reponsibility. The mentality seems to be more on "well he's taking a photo, I will too" rather than be the one to care. <br />I try to educate and connect the dots with people. If you want to be able to take snowy owl shots in the future, you should really take note... We can hope that something is going to "click." <br />Thank you for creating the open platform. Just Behttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10659712357920014413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-28782672030272511172019-03-15T11:37:22.711-04:002019-03-15T11:37:22.711-04:00I've just enjoyed reading your interview in th...I've just enjoyed reading your interview in the Swarovski magazine where you spoke about seeing this PWN. They are just awesome. I made a trip to SA myself especially to see this bird, and wrote something about the experience here - https://bit.ly/2TKXXEY along with a few photos.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00449970048549823985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-65042385946194084892018-12-24T00:21:35.291-05:002018-12-24T00:21:35.291-05:00Love that ode. Can you please tell me what the na...Love that ode. Can you please tell me what the name of the first bird at the top is.?? brown and white with the very long beak. I can not identify mine and it looks just like that one, thank you. Mine was spotted in Cape May, NJJimmynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-39060293359024620462017-03-30T19:20:04.456-04:002017-03-30T19:20:04.456-04:00Nice post! Thank you! This brought back a lot of m...Nice post! Thank you! This brought back a lot of memories for me. I'm a city chick gone country and when a bobwhite showed up, living under our porch, I was concerned ... but he was a cute little thing happily following the children around. Happy Weekend!Rachel HT Mendellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12784064622152939702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-73236298484218020502017-02-02T09:55:35.596-05:002017-02-02T09:55:35.596-05:00I experienced the same thing just a few months ago...I experienced the same thing just a few months ago. Same place, same birds, same emotions... Beautifully written! Shame the last pictures of the article don't show up on my screen though :(Marie Montalvanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-82445599624947006872016-09-16T08:50:22.138-04:002016-09-16T08:50:22.138-04:00Awesome ! <3Awesome ! <3SezSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263598507178022641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-77091386952137342172016-09-12T09:49:23.901-04:002016-09-12T09:49:23.901-04:00Lovely!Lovely!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04125880655861280008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-28835965666908721072016-09-11T21:33:35.366-04:002016-09-11T21:33:35.366-04:00It really was a wonderful experience, Val. Thanks ...It really was a wonderful experience, Val. Thanks for reading and for taking time to comment! <br /><br />Best, <br /><br />KimmerKimberly Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111614059575304808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-79675448902644428642016-09-11T21:32:34.953-04:002016-09-11T21:32:34.953-04:00We were fortunate enough to watch this female layi...We were fortunate enough to watch this female laying the eggs, and the first one hatched on the 66th day. We're very curious and oh, so eager to see what will happen with the rest of the brood. <br /><br />So sorry about your compost pile mishap. I've had friends who found eggs in their compost pile too, and had a similar sad experience. But, who would have thought a compost pile would be good habitat for nesting turtles! <br /><br />Thanks for reading and sharing your story. <br /><br />Best, <br /><br />KimmerKimberly Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111614059575304808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-45950109840203646382016-09-11T19:58:30.034-04:002016-09-11T19:58:30.034-04:00Spectacular!! Thank you for sharing this beautiful...Spectacular!! Thank you for sharing this beautiful & remarkable story! God Bless you!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07804487947655992185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-25984029360541373002016-09-11T19:56:35.757-04:002016-09-11T19:56:35.757-04:00How wonderful ;) Thank you for sharing!!!How wonderful ;) Thank you for sharing!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07804487947655992185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-21702742448872259342016-09-11T09:01:53.749-04:002016-09-11T09:01:53.749-04:00I love when I see the Moms in the spring laying th...I love when I see the Moms in the spring laying their eggs. I rarely see the babies, but it seems they actually take a year! When I do see them, it's a year later. I think the incubation varies with the conditions. Twice we were gifted with the sighting of a Snapper laying eggs in a neighbor's lawn. Never saw those emerge. We had a compost heap at that time, and when turning it unearthed a large number of "ping-pong balls" from a snapper. We were heartbroken, and never turned the heap again.KLZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228096469874769333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-48275118808804176522016-09-11T00:17:43.678-04:002016-09-11T00:17:43.678-04:00Thanks so much, Steven. We're so happy you'...Thanks so much, Steven. We're so happy you're enjoying the insect guide! And yes, we intend do do additional regional guides in the future. Kimberly Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111614059575304808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-60594376851754443812016-09-11T00:16:36.416-04:002016-09-11T00:16:36.416-04:00Thank you for your question. Of course, we should ...Thank you for your question. Of course, we should all plant native plants as much as possible, and we've spent thousands of dollars on and many-many hours planting native plants on our three acres. But we maintain that it's okay to plant a few nonnatives as long as they are NOT INVASIVE, especially if they provide great nectar sources for hummingbirds and other pollinators. Our small bed of cuphea is a perfect example. Gardeners should do serious research about the plants before they purchase and plant, and remember that you can't always trust those who work at plant nurseries to know what they're talking about.Kimberly Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111614059575304808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-40130339525776937262016-09-10T23:41:15.243-04:002016-09-10T23:41:15.243-04:00Thanks so much! It was truly a remarkable experie...Thanks so much! It was truly a remarkable experience. Kimberly Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111614059575304808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-63695151051899532652016-09-10T23:21:17.983-04:002016-09-10T23:21:17.983-04:00I love this post and pictures ! Congratulations !...I love this post and pictures ! Congratulations ! <3SezSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263598507178022641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-83544394906217602862016-08-29T14:40:19.027-04:002016-08-29T14:40:19.027-04:00I just discovered some in my garden pond area.. Ac...I just discovered some in my garden pond area.. Actually didn't know what I was seeing, and it was concerning at first..(lol) which led me to google! glad to know its all good.. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-79889111289667161312016-08-28T16:21:22.759-04:002016-08-28T16:21:22.759-04:00Thanks for this great post. These butterflies come...Thanks for this great post. These butterflies come by my Northern Michigan river property in June and your photos of their development are stunning, and deepen my knowledge.Annis Pratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02863697894269724026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-5615531977901777302016-08-17T16:02:16.322-04:002016-08-17T16:02:16.322-04:00Fascinating! Thanks Ken!Fascinating! Thanks Ken!Douglas Trenthttp://www.focustours.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-50719611095675748842016-08-13T23:20:20.905-04:002016-08-13T23:20:20.905-04:00Very cool!!Very cool!!Cynthia Cagehttp://longingformaine.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-2941017493093509232016-08-13T13:51:19.298-04:002016-08-13T13:51:19.298-04:00That looks cool. Hummingbirds are neat to watch. H...That looks cool. Hummingbirds are neat to watch. Hello. My name is Steven Meyer. I have your insect guide which I really like. Ive been looking online at your nature guides to the Midwest and northeast. I live in the mid Atlantic and was wondering if you are coming out with anymore in the series.Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10148460580574970509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283005317456814429.post-12539643914092490342016-08-09T15:47:58.190-04:002016-08-09T15:47:58.190-04:00Why are you growing and spreading non-native plant...Why are you growing and spreading non-native plants instead of using more ecosystem-friendly native plants? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com