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Mike's conservatory (1 Viewer)
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Woody
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My saw has been sheathed.
Yesterday lunchtime I saw the female grin sitting by 'the hole'. Her position was only about 2.5 metres from her usual spot but I think it could be significant simply because last year 'the hole' was where the birds tried to have their nest scrape. She was there again this morning and again the male was also in attendance. The sun is shining now and I'll bet they're sat out enjoying it. Sadly I have to stay here at the other end of the building and pretend to be busy, Grrr!
Mike
Yesterday lunchtime I saw the female grin sitting by 'the hole'. Her position was only about 2.5 metres from her usual spot but I think it could be significant simply because last year 'the hole' was where the birds tried to have their nest scrape. She was there again this morning and again the male was also in attendance. The sun is shining now and I'll bet they're sat out enjoying it. Sadly I have to stay here at the other end of the building and pretend to be busy, Grrr!
Mike
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Woody
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Just been up there to 'talk to the production department'. My meeting room viewpoint is full of erks from the dark side, suits with superior attitudes and zero personality! I got a quick look from a different window though and, currently, there are no birds to be seen...
Mike
ARTHUR BISHOP
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you will have a lot of people following your grins Mike
Woody
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Day off today so I've been able to finish off this little one. The female of the Paddington pair (10"x9").
In case anyone's interested 'The Grins' seem to have de-camped to the front of the building which means that I can't see them from the office any more. :-C
Anyway this is just a little experiment and there may be more to come based on 'The Grins'...I've got a few sketches to work from after all!
Mike
In case anyone's interested 'The Grins' seem to have de-camped to the front of the building which means that I can't see them from the office any more. :-C
Anyway this is just a little experiment and there may be more to come based on 'The Grins'...I've got a few sketches to work from after all!
Mike
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solitaryVSong
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Looks good Mike. A very urban 'grin. It's an odd juxtaposition but I wouldn't be surprised if this is the way many people see peregrines today. I know we have one at City Hall in Philadelphia though I've never seen it myself. (This is the germ of an idea though....)
With all those great sketches I can see a collection of paintings on the way, at least I hope so!
With all those great sketches I can see a collection of paintings on the way, at least I hope so!
timwootton
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You do this kind of thing so brilliantly - excellent piece.
JTMB
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Very nice set of Peregrine sketches, Mike!
We're fortunate to have a pair of wild birds nesting on the cliffs by famous Snoqualmie Falls. Normally that would mean they weren't very visible to the public. However, the cliffs on which the Peregrines are nesting are directly across from viewing points for the falls...meaning birders and visitors can watch the birds through a scope for an intimate look at the life cycle. These birds have nested at the same location (different scrapes on occasion, however) for at least six years, and have successfully fledged around 20 young - they're becoming quite famous.
Here is a YouTube link made by a friend of mine who spends a ton of time each nesting season photographing and taking video of the pair. This clip shows them apparently 'discussing' where this year's scrape will be. The first egg should be coming really soon now! The link is at - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHt1Y4ebXDo.
We're fortunate to have a pair of wild birds nesting on the cliffs by famous Snoqualmie Falls. Normally that would mean they weren't very visible to the public. However, the cliffs on which the Peregrines are nesting are directly across from viewing points for the falls...meaning birders and visitors can watch the birds through a scope for an intimate look at the life cycle. These birds have nested at the same location (different scrapes on occasion, however) for at least six years, and have successfully fledged around 20 young - they're becoming quite famous.
Here is a YouTube link made by a friend of mine who spends a ton of time each nesting season photographing and taking video of the pair. This clip shows them apparently 'discussing' where this year's scrape will be. The first egg should be coming really soon now! The link is at - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHt1Y4ebXDo.
timwootton
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And another little birdie tells me it's YOUR BIRTHDAY!!!!
B
B B HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE B B
Hope you're having a good'un
B
B B HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE B B Hope you're having a good'un
Woody
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Ha! Busted! Thanks Tim, I've just this minute come in from the restaurant with Tina who's birthday is also today. I am sitting some distance from the keyboard due to the food baby I'm currently carrying!
And it's been a pretty good day all in all, just being able to paint all day with no interruptions or DIY instructions has been bliss. :t:B
Off to bed now.
Mike
And it's been a pretty good day all in all, just being able to paint all day with no interruptions or DIY instructions has been bliss. :t:B
Off to bed now.
Mike
mark richards
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very nice Mike...
solitaryVSong
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And another little birdie tells me it's YOUR BIRTHDAY!!!!
B
Hope you're having a good'un
A birthday well spent it seems! Belated birthday wishes from here.
Woody
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Thanks all.
I'd not seen The Grins for a week and I was beginning to think that they'd maybe even moved off completely. This morning I came in to work and went via the front of the block that The Grins have been on. The female was on the top corner and the male took off from the front of the building, did a circuit, landed on his lady and copulated! Hopefully they can raise some young this year.
Before we went to celebrate our birthdays yesterday I had half hour or so to fill and wet paint on the palette so I decided to open a sketchbook at random and do a quick painting of whatever was on the page. And here it is.
For some reason this kestrel has ended up with the head structure of a hobby! Perhaps it's wishful thinking...
Mike
I'd not seen The Grins for a week and I was beginning to think that they'd maybe even moved off completely. This morning I came in to work and went via the front of the block that The Grins have been on. The female was on the top corner and the male took off from the front of the building, did a circuit, landed on his lady and copulated! Hopefully they can raise some young this year.
Before we went to celebrate our birthdays yesterday I had half hour or so to fill and wet paint on the palette so I decided to open a sketchbook at random and do a quick painting of whatever was on the page. And here it is.
For some reason this kestrel has ended up with the head structure of a hobby! Perhaps it's wishful thinking...
Mike
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ARTHUR BISHOP
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A belated happy birthday Mike .
Super Grin plus a fierce looking kestrel
Super Grin plus a fierce looking kestrel
solitaryVSong
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Really a striking little watercolor.
