tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post2155063524797059404..comments2023-10-14T08:27:27.676-07:00Comments on ~~~ Sharon Lovejoy: Feather Your NestSharon Lovejoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-37740665968255132362012-04-16T12:12:44.131-07:002012-04-16T12:12:44.131-07:00Thank you for this lovely post.
So many things to...Thank you for this lovely post.<br /><br />So many things to love about birds...<br /><br /><br />They are a wonderful reminder that our spirits are not tethered to the earth but meant to soar.<br /><br />Whenever I come across an errant feather, I sense an angel was there.<br /><br />They say that birds descended from dinosaurs, but to me they are messengers straight from heaven.Heatherhttp://soulfilledlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-19074874919926868452012-04-16T08:08:17.801-07:002012-04-16T08:08:17.801-07:00I AM a bird lover. I learned a lot about birds fr...I AM a bird lover. I learned a lot about birds from my dad's side of the family. I have fond memories of sitting on my grandmother's terrace in NC watching the birds at her feeder. In later years I would sit on my parent's back patio with my dad watching their feeder. now that my dad is gone, I id the birds for my mom and have several feeders of my own. they're one of life's little miracles.Jennie Brooksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-32037750590872207762012-04-16T07:34:17.688-07:002012-04-16T07:34:17.688-07:00Dear Sharon
Popping over to wish you the most wel...Dear Sharon<br /><br />Popping over to wish you the most welcomed Spring I am sure. For me that is my best Season . I read a quote somewhere that if we do not experience the bitter cold of Winter, we would never know the true delights of Spring...I can just imagine your busy garden full of buzzing bees and nesting birds.<br /><br />I hope you are well and happy<br />Lots of love to you<br />Suzanne<br />Xsuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879667220536539227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-3423376123523196702012-04-16T07:03:00.579-07:002012-04-16T07:03:00.579-07:00Sharon, this must be my lucky month! WOW! I must m...Sharon, this must be my lucky month! WOW! I must make a batch of birds nest cookies to celebrate.<br />What I have to say about birds can be summed up in 50 words or less:<br />Whistle, cackle, peep. peep. peep!<br />Twitter, chatter. twerp and cheep.<br />Hoot and caw and cock a doodle do!<br />Honk and quack and chirp and coo.<br />Chirrup, warble,crow and trill, <br /> Alas, the birds will not be still!<br /> (And doesn't it just make the world a better place!)jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-37298062057110422132012-04-15T19:26:31.016-07:002012-04-15T19:26:31.016-07:00Dear Sharon,
I am hoping you get this comment. So...Dear Sharon,<br />I am hoping you get this comment. Something is wrong and everytime I write it doesn't post, but I see my address posted. I will try again. Thank you for the seeds! I am so excited, because I am taking them to work. My students will love planting them! We just finished planting the squash and pumpkins. Our radishes, lettuce, and spinach is up. It has been so fun seeing these 'tough kids' ages 16-24 excited about planting seeds. Last year we had a salad party and sweet corn from our garden. We also learned to make fried green tomatoes. Then we made a little chart to identify when things are ready to pick:) We have also been making bluebird houses and I taught our English Language Learners about Chickadees. They like saying chickadee. Anyway, thanks for the inspiration.<br /><br />BonnieBonnie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10052974547161586063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-5030442620588762382012-04-15T16:19:39.733-07:002012-04-15T16:19:39.733-07:00Well, I don't know anything about birds but ha...Well, I don't know anything about birds but have been trying to learn. My husband bought me a bird book that is total crap and not helpful! I would like to feed the birds, but Sassy the cat would have a little too much fun with visitors to our yard. I posted on facebook about a birdsong I've been hearing thinking surely someone will tell me what it is, but nothing! it goes "ricki ricki rick" - in a very sweet voice. Anyway, those are my thoughts!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232693432045335251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-50832544850361822352012-04-15T16:14:53.450-07:002012-04-15T16:14:53.450-07:00We've been watching a bluebird pair in the bac...We've been watching a bluebird pair in the backyard. He's dipping his head into the bird house to give her big fat caterpillars today. There were 5 little eggs in the nest--could there be tiny little cheeps today? Must draw a little closer to check. <br /><br />ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-42605539844353146452012-04-15T15:14:22.678-07:002012-04-15T15:14:22.678-07:00My husband and I are members of our local Audubon ...My husband and I are members of our local Audubon Club and do a lot of birding. We would love to have a copy of this wonderful birding book. We also feed our feathered friends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-76742794499285524942012-04-15T15:10:39.694-07:002012-04-15T15:10:39.694-07:00I "caught" the love of birds from my gra...I "caught" the love of birds from my grandparents sitting at their dining room table watching dozens of hummers buzzing the feeders and the Purple Martins flying round the Martin houses in the backyard. For me, bird watching is good for the soul.Sandy Schimmelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-2219013663488019462012-04-15T14:17:24.089-07:002012-04-15T14:17:24.089-07:00Oh Sharon...I would just LOVE to receive a copy of...Oh Sharon...I would just LOVE to receive a copy of this book. I LOVE birds; I probably spend close to what I spend on family food on bird food, feeders, etc.!!!<br /><br />Love you blog, as always...<br />xo<br />Joann in COthe REAL girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14274364426380668407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-86573953644229427192012-04-15T14:10:30.949-07:002012-04-15T14:10:30.949-07:00Watching and feeding birds is how I survive the wi...Watching and feeding birds is how I survive the winter! I have nine birdfeeder that I fill.Five of them on my deck. I have hundreds of bird photos.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15192378197271824011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-69164906352869026242012-04-15T13:59:57.054-07:002012-04-15T13:59:57.054-07:00Love bird watching, I saw a pair of cardinals toda...Love bird watching, I saw a pair of cardinals today out in the yard. Thanks for stopping by, LauraCottage and Broomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16197992828499503887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-58304790980727987372012-04-15T13:33:09.309-07:002012-04-15T13:33:09.309-07:00Birdsong is my preferred wake-up call. They fly of...Birdsong is my preferred wake-up call. They fly off in a tizzy when I walk out the back door with my tea and toast in the morning but, eventually, they get brave come back to the feeder, albeit fussing at me for disturbing their breakfast. It fills my heart with joy and gratitude spending a little time with them before the rush of the day begins.Gaylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-35509806035748748572012-04-15T05:40:22.617-07:002012-04-15T05:40:22.617-07:00Oh, my--that book looks amazing! Birds, antiques,...Oh, my--that book looks amazing! Birds, antiques, AND Maine???? Now that is a treasure!!<br /><br />It's "baby" season here--we've been watching both mama robin (who has a very neat and tidy nest with 3 adorable youngsters already inhabiting it) and mama cardinal (whose nest looks like it might fall apart any minute, but is fotunately tucked in the prickers and thorns of the rose bush and I can't get a good look inside!)stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462819419868208831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-79174026575700073852012-04-14T15:31:56.404-07:002012-04-14T15:31:56.404-07:00Hi Sharon,
Thank you for the adorable nest recipe...Hi Sharon,<br />Thank you for the adorable nest recipe - I am going to try them for my garden tea party in May.<br />As children our parents taught us that the birds and their songs and chatter were a special gift from God and we learned to love them and care from them. As adults my brother and sister and I have passed our love and care for the birds on to our children and they in turn are passing love and care for our feathered friends on to their children. I would love to have my name put in the drawing for the special bird book.<br /><br />I am a memeber of the Grimy Hands Girl's Club.<br />Thank you for the joy and love that you spread through your blog and books.<br />Blessings,<br />ErinThe Painted Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03956294161760619834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-64541830434770208772012-04-14T03:27:33.531-07:002012-04-14T03:27:33.531-07:00I, too am a fan of Great Blue Herons. We are also...I, too am a fan of Great Blue Herons. We are also fortunate in our area of West Central Texas to have several Painted Buntings. They are rather rare around here, but we think they like our rural location partly because we do not use herbicides or insecticides. This also enables us to have Texas Horned Lizards (Horny Toads!!), but that's probably another blog!<br /><br />Sharon, you are most generous to share your Bird Nest Cookie recipe on your blog. Seems like most authors would try to steer readers to buy the book. But we all know that Sharon Lovejoy is head and shoulders above most authors!!Suzanne in Sweetwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078940112539009115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-37417932762280805382012-04-13T17:39:26.932-07:002012-04-13T17:39:26.932-07:00Sharon,
I tried to e-mail my address, but no go. ...Sharon,<br />I tried to e-mail my address, but no go. It is<br />Bonnie Fuller<br />(Birds, Bees, Berries, & Blooms)<br />11358 Tetro Rock Road<br />Lead, SD 57754<br />bkfuller@mato.comBonnie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10052974547161586063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-39547970422359818302012-04-13T13:01:46.799-07:002012-04-13T13:01:46.799-07:00While the Herbal Husband was gone to deepest darke...While the Herbal Husband was gone to deepest darkest Peru, I was in charge of the chaos. The birds are used to his whistling that he does very well. Me not so much. I did love though that I cawed for the crows and one came right down and grabbed a peanut as I was standing there. It wasn't afraid of me, but I felt like running! It was fun. xxoo NancyLemon Verbena Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157574973101829448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-17174558011853913382012-04-13T05:00:53.473-07:002012-04-13T05:00:53.473-07:00Thank you SO much for that book recommendation! I&...Thank you SO much for that book recommendation! I'll throw my name in the hat for a giveaway. But I can't quite decide if I would keep it for myself or give it to my grandmother. She would absolutely love it. Now I know the perfect birthday present for her. Thanks, Sharon!Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901253574307836440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-77565630261830577122012-04-12T20:46:30.566-07:002012-04-12T20:46:30.566-07:00sharon, you're pushing me right into spring. i...sharon, you're pushing me right into spring. i am channeling to win that book. i would be a good and grateful steward. i'll buy it if somehow the drawing doesn't lean my way (but i'm ever hopeful) :^)<br /><br />the wrens are gathering and making nests in my backyard birdhouses. the robins are everywhere hip pity hopping in my grass. finally tomorrow the pansies will have their home. this time of year i understand everything. the rhythm of things just holds me up!<br /><br />love you, sharon. look for me...<br /><br />love<br />kjkjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-39604960207412638512012-04-12T16:53:47.700-07:002012-04-12T16:53:47.700-07:00I was hopping by to say Hello and I'm so glad ...I was hopping by to say Hello and I'm so glad I did! My hubby and I love to bird watch. We've always had bird feeders and have tried to learn the names of every one we see. Living in Florida gives us the advantage of seeing a lot of migrating flocks, too. But the most fun is when you see a little variation in a bird and notice it coming back to your feeders every day! It becomes a pet then! Hugs!~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-22402549388924331352012-04-12T14:50:03.500-07:002012-04-12T14:50:03.500-07:00Dear Sharon,
Birds are wild and free, and yet come...Dear Sharon,<br />Birds are wild and free, and yet come down to Earth just for me.<br />The color and song of each one,<br />gives me pleasure and fun.<br />Joyful and happy I would be...<br />Let the winner be me!!!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-45272694200498802722012-04-12T08:29:46.531-07:002012-04-12T08:29:46.531-07:00My dear Lori, THANK YOU for the adorable, adorable...My dear Lori, THANK YOU for the adorable, adorable little birdie, which I just hung from my drafting table lamp. I was lax in picking up my mail and there it was awaiting me. I so love it! Loved your words about the goldfinch putting on the bright feathers.<br /><br />Hi Jane in Nevada, YES! I'll watch the Red-tailed hawks when I get back from an appointment.<br /><br />I am very well acquainted with Great Blue Herons. For about ten years I taught groups about them and I studied them intensively in their habitat and rookery. Love them.<br /><br />Joys,<br /><br />SSharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-39685679218524098252012-04-12T08:14:10.130-07:002012-04-12T08:14:10.130-07:00Your photos of nature are always so inspiring. You...Your photos of nature are always so inspiring. You have such a great eye. Your hummers have fledged? Will the mother return? Gorgeous nest! The feather is so sweet. Can't wait to try Nonie Clarke's No-Bake Nests. Thank you for always sharing so much! After you shared your hummer site I tried to share a Red-Tailed Hawk link, but it was rejected. Cornell Univeristy has two webcams on a pair of Red-Tailed Hawks. Their eggs are due to hatch tomorrow. They also have a cam on a gorgeous Blue Heron whose eggs are due to hatch at the end of the month. Happy birding! I will be one of the first to purchase several of your new bird book...can't wait!<br />Jane in NevadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-77532744154066000442012-04-12T05:56:25.842-07:002012-04-12T05:56:25.842-07:00I especially love lying in bed when it is barely d...I especially love lying in bed when it is barely dawn and listening to the robins singing. Later we watch the birds at the feeder. Even the mourning dove pair has been making an appearance.a gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12587961382079717532noreply@blogger.com