Hi Jane! Someone has been peeking at the birds bathing again! What a beautiful view from your windows! Bob thinks it would be a great idea for you to cover yourself with branches and leaves and try to sneak around the yard for bird photos. :-))) I'll talk later. Hugs and pretty birdie smooches. Sharon

said photoop23 2003.05.29 at 16:55:46 PDT

Hi Jane!! splendid!! your birds are fabulous and the little ladybug is so cute. Always love looking at your work. See you, Chantal:-))

said zazoo105 2003.05.28 at 14:19:38 PDT

Hi Jane! I'm glad that beetle is on some plant besides your rose bushes. I still think this album deserves to be featured. Hugs. Sharon

said sharonmyphotos 2003.05.27 at 19:28:33 PDT

Hey young lady! It's been too wet to go out and sit in the Outhouse Blind. We had about an inch of rain last night. I think if the birds get used to seeing the blind sit out there frequently they will get used to it and I'll be able to invade their privacy. :-))) If not, I'll use it for my little hideaway from Sharon! Just kidding!!!! You told Sharon your birds had gone. Where did they go? Have your cats scared them off? Maybe they're busy planning families for a few months and they'll be back. I sure hope so; you get such great shots of them at the feeder. Have a nice, quiet evening. Bob

said rmr2u 2003.05.25 at 13:49:27 PDT

Hi Jane! This album really, really needs to be featured. It is sooooo beautiful!! Bob and I always wondered what and how the turtledove feeds her babies. Well, we think we have seen now! I'll explain it in an email later! They are such a precious bird and I feel privileged to have offered my gutter to them for nesting this spring. LOL :-)) Thanks for the congrats on my featured album. That album is almost as old as me, but I'll take it anyway. LOL :-))) Oh, yes, while I am thinking of it, Bob had to chase the bunny away from the front yard last night while it was trying to dig a hole for a nest again!!!! Giant hugs and doggie treats for everyone. Sharon

said photoop23 2003.05.14 at 08:39:46 PDT

Very nice album!

said blazeofglory02 2003.05.08 at 15:38:25 PDT

Hi Jane! What have you been doing to the poor birds? Did the Bluejay have any trouble eating with the broken beak? You should be out there personally hand feeding that poor bird!!! Do you have the feeder attached to the house and how do you manage to get all these wonderful bird photos without scaring them away when they see movement, etc.? I can be working in my rose garden and the birds will be singing and flying all around, but when I lay my camera next to me for a quick photo shoot, the birds just all disappear and quit singing!!! I'm still trying to get Bob to build that "blind" for me to hide behind! LOL :-))) Have a wonderful day! Hugs! Sharon

said photoop23 2003.05.07 at 07:12:09 PDT

All I can say is:)))))))))))))))))))))) ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ))))))) You ALWAYS make me smile!What a gal! Donna

said sherwoodie2002 2003.05.06 at 16:38:50 PDT

There really is a spring fling going on !!!:))))))Donna

said sherwoodie2002 2003.05.06 at 15:36:59 PDT

Well, Jane, you'd better be sorry!!!! It's no wonder your tripod broke. :-(((( I'm surprised your tele and polarizers didn't break too! Those starlings are bad!!! :-((( I'm glad I have taught Sharon the fine art of chasing the starlings and blackbirds away from the robins. Those pesky sparrows kept the Chickadees from building a nice home in my birdhouse! :-((( Sharon wants to know if you put Petie's photo in one of your albums? Have a great evening and sunny Sunday! Bob

said rmr2u 2003.05.03 at 15:05:14 PDT

Bonjour Jane!What a great album,even if i have to admit that "The courtship" is my favorite everyone of them is a little jewel,i was thinking of doing a bird album myself, i just hope i will have that kind of patience!Luc

said kligon 2003.05.03 at 13:25:01 PDT

Hi Jane! The Goldfinch is beautiful. We have more of the finches with red on them around here, but there are some Goldfinches. Now as to the Cowbird, Bob would say "Shame, shame!" You're right about them laying eggs in other birds' nests and then making the other birds do all the work hatching them out. I chased one of these cowbirds out of my backyard yesterday. I really got a lot of exercise from chasing the bad birds away so the Robin could get her/his worms for their babies. The mamas weren't too happy with me with I was mowing and trimming because I was making too much noise! :-)))) Is there anyway you can check the first picture in this album; your thumbnail doesn't show up as a picture just a white box with a little red x in the upper left corner. When I click on it to put it into the download page, then the picture shows up, and it's probably just my computer or WS having fun, but do you see that darling photo of the Turtledoves on your thumbnail icon? Hugs and a sunny Saturday morning! Are you and Rod going photo-oping? Sharon

said photoop23 2003.05.03 at 05:37:51 PDT

Jane! This is another one of your gorgeous albums!!! Really something special!!! Each of these shots is singular! Congratulations, Erik.

said evpictures 2003.04.28 at 15:37:14 PDT

Good Morning Jane! It appears you have been a very busy girl!!! LOL :-)))) I am having a little trouble with Webshots wanting to show all the pics in this album so I don't know which ones are new! Oh well, I know they will be good and this will work later. I have to run! Have a lovely day! Even though you might get rain, I'm sure you will find something wonderful to photograph!! Hugs! Sharon

said photoop23 2003.04.28 at 06:06:19 PDT

Hi,Jane!Thank you for your nice comments in my guestbook again.You add up a new lovely birds,thanks for sharing.Kei from Japan.

said cajun_kei 2003.04.26 at 08:04:04 PDT

Hi Jane! This gorgeous album looks so pretty sitting in the Community Pages today. I am still so amazed at all the varieties of birds that are attracted to your feeder! I think I saw a Thrush of some kind in our backyard yesterday. :-)) I am disappointed that this album wasn't featured today. It certainly was beautiful enough to have been! Hugs to you and Rod, doggie treats for Petie and the girls! Sharon

said photoop23 2003.04.26 at 06:06:41 PDT

Hi Jane! You are so talented at catching all those birds eating at your feeder. I don't think we have Black-headed Grosbeaks here in Missouri. It's a handsome bird and you took a great shot! Sharon said to tell you that she likes your new additions to this album also. I'm glad you're enjoying your camera and all the accessories; it's such a fun hobby, isn't it? Have a nice night! Bob

said rmr2u 2003.04.22 at 19:21:27 PDT

Hey! I'm changing all my albums!! Thanks for signing my guestbook! I absolutely love you latest album! Mine will all be different now!! Donna:)

said sherwoodie2002 2003.04.22 at 16:27:24 PDT

I just love this album with the little birds and bees - of course, the ladybug always brings me a chuckle. Hope you had a nice Easter. Rita

said ebonyrose 2003.04.22 at 06:31:10 PDT

Hi Jane, this is an amazing album, thanks for sharing your pictures. Michel

said nttl2k2 2003.04.21 at 20:25:33 PDT

Hi Jane!! I just saw your new album!!!!! Incredible pics!!!!!!! Coutship by all means is very much my favorite! This is definately a to be featured album!!! Donna:))) FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!

said sherwoodie2002 2003.04.21 at 17:15:12 PDT

Hello Jane, thank you for your nice comments in my guestbook of the "first signs of spring" album. I was surprised it was featured yesterday. I was admiring your pictures birds and bees... this is a lovely album. In this album I like "who's there" the most, the composition is great! Will you let me know when you have added new pictures? Bye and greetings , Diana. (dianacornelissen@hotmail .com)

said dianawiersma1 2003.04.21 at 16:12:57 PDT

All your pics are very nice! I love it! I've never seen blue jay in Japan. God is a really great artist, I think. Thank you for your good work,Jane. Nonnon

said nonnonshasin4 2003.04.21 at 07:58:19 PDT

Hi Jane! You've been a busy girl today! I won't tell Bob there is a Starling in this album. I like the way you've combined the birds and the bees in this album; very beautiful! Talk to you later! Have a lovely evening! Sharon

said photoop23 2003.04.20 at 19:15:41 PDT

Hi Jane! Wonderful album, I love the "Courtship&q uot;. Very nice shot! Thanks for signing my guest book today, it's friends like you that make being featured so much fun. It's an honor to be the first to sign your lovely album. God Bless, Marianne

said bowlingranny 2003.04.20 at 18:42:42 PDT