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Chuck A Wulla · Wednesday 12th February 2003, 21:58

Yeah, I know, and half the planet is asking: Sooooo?

It's the first time this year and the second time in the last two years that I have awakened to rain. The last time (October) I got out the video camera. I'm used to now though.

The Black-chins are annoyed however. They keep hovering around the feeder looking for a dry spot (I guess).

steve_nova · Wednesday 12th February 2003, 22:12

Strange how familiarity can breed contempt as in the UK, all we seem to moan about is how it rains all the time (even if it doesn't)

Lovely little Hummer pic too!

Beverlybaynes · Wednesday 12th February 2003, 22:15

Reminds me of my one and only visit to Palm Springs, Chuck. Was there on Christmas eve, 1992, and could barely see any of the mountains or desert for the misty rain and fog! LOL!

Enjoyed your picture of the hummer, too!

Wednesday 12th February 2003, 22:24

Hi Chuck

Enjoyed the pic. But as for getting a video camera out when it starts to rain? Hey, you need to get out more!

dennis · Wednesday 12th February 2003, 23:00

Hi Chuck,

Good to hear from someone in Vegas. My wife and I visited in September. The Henderson Water Treatment and Bird Sanctuary has to get a mention as the best place to bird in the Las Vegas area! It was my first time there and the diversity of bird life was impressive. Hope anyone on this forum, visiting the Las Vegas area, stops by.

dennis

Chuck A Wulla · Wednesday 12th February 2003, 23:05

Fer shure. Now that I'm all geared up, I have big plans for the high country of Utah and Arizona. I may even work my way west to California.

I used the Digisnap 2000 for that shot. I set the camera next to the feeder and shoot the camera 10 m away by the warmth of my laptop. The birds don't seem to care when I set up next to the feeder (other then giving me a dirty look for intruding into their territory). You haven't lived until you've been challenged, eye ball to eye ball, by a bird the size of a bug.

Chuck A Wulla · Wednesday 12th February 2003, 23:38

Dennis, sorry I missed your post first go round. Glad you had a chance to check it out, and thanks. The folks involved have put a lot of work into that and it deserves mention. I've lived here for 40 years, but for school and the military. I know the rep Vegas has, but I'm not alone in my thinking about the environment and in general and birds in particular. This area has a lot more to offer then casinos (though the owners or the chamber of commerce is loath to admit it).

The sun has set, the street lights are coming on, and I am looking at a soggy Dark-chinned at a dripping feeder. There's nothing as sad as a wet hummer.

Cat owners aren't allowed to post here are they?

Paul 42 · Thursday 13th February 2003, 08:04

Sounds like the title of a song!! I can just picture it, a few bars of sad piano, Frankie steps up to the mike, "It's raining in Vegas...." Lovely! Beautiful colours on the Hummer, fits right in with the night and the weather.

Beverlybaynes · Thursday 13th February 2003, 12:34

Cat owners better be allowed on here! LOL!

(Proud 'mom' to two 'boys' who never -- repeat, NEVER!! -- go outside)

Chuck A Wulla · Thursday 13th February 2003, 16:51

My comment about cat owners was out of line, sorry.

Sunday 16th February 2003, 15:43

Chuck as a cerified Hum Nut I want to tell you I love that shiny bug sized winged warrior on that feeder!!!
rain in vegas eh! It is most likely needed and you oughtta be outside playing it!!!
When are you heading to Utah? You should come up and cross the border into BC.. it is desert country here too only with colour!

Wednesday 12th February 2003, 21:58	#1
Chuck A Wulla Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Indian Springs, Nevada Posts: 121	It's raining in Vegas Yeah, I know, and half the planet is asking: Sooooo? It's the first time this year and the second time in the last two years that I have awakened to rain. The last time (October) I got out the video camera. I'm used to now though. The Black-chins are annoyed however. They keep hovering around the feeder looking for a dry spot (I guess). Attached Thumbnails

Wednesday 12th February 2003, 22:15	#3
Beverlybaynes Mod Squad Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NE Indiana, USA Posts: 2,961	Reminds me of my one and only visit to Palm Springs, Chuck. Was there on Christmas eve, 1992, and could barely see any of the mountains or desert for the misty rain and fog! LOL! Enjoyed your picture of the hummer, too! __________________ beverlybaynes Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly. --Langston Hughes
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Thursday 13th February 2003, 08:04	#8
Paul 42 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Saint-Etienne France Posts: 251	Sounds like the title of a song!! I can just picture it, a few bars of sad piano, Frankie steps up to the mike, "It's raining in Vegas...." Lovely! Beautiful colours on the Hummer, fits right in with the night and the weather. __________________ Faites l’amour et pas la guerre!

Thursday 13th February 2003, 12:34	#9
Beverlybaynes Mod Squad Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NE Indiana, USA Posts: 2,961	Cat owners better be allowed on here! LOL! (Proud 'mom' to two 'boys' who never -- repeat, NEVER!! -- go outside) __________________ beverlybaynes Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly. --Langston Hughes
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Wednesday 12th February 2003, 22:12	#2
steve_nova Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,858	Strange how familiarity can breed contempt as in the UK, all we seem to moan about is how it rains all the time (even if it doesn't) Lovely little Hummer pic too!

Wednesday 12th February 2003, 22:24	#4
peter hayes Posts: n/a	Hi Chuck Enjoyed the pic. But as for getting a video camera out when it starts to rain? Hey, you need to get out more!

Wednesday 12th February 2003, 23:00	#5
dennis Have binoculars. Will travel. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pennsylvania,USA Posts: 607	Hi Chuck, Good to hear from someone in Vegas. My wife and I visited in September. The Henderson Water Treatment and Bird Sanctuary has to get a mention as the best place to bird in the Las Vegas area! It was my first time there and the diversity of bird life was impressive. Hope anyone on this forum, visiting the Las Vegas area, stops by. dennis

Wednesday 12th February 2003, 23:05	#6
Chuck A Wulla Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Indian Springs, Nevada Posts: 121	Fer shure. Now that I'm all geared up, I have big plans for the high country of Utah and Arizona. I may even work my way west to California. I used the Digisnap 2000 for that shot. I set the camera next to the feeder and shoot the camera 10 m away by the warmth of my laptop. The birds don't seem to care when I set up next to the feeder (other then giving me a dirty look for intruding into their territory). You haven't lived until you've been challenged, eye ball to eye ball, by a bird the size of a bug.

Wednesday 12th February 2003, 23:38	#7
Chuck A Wulla Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Indian Springs, Nevada Posts: 121	Dennis, sorry I missed your post first go round. Glad you had a chance to check it out, and thanks. The folks involved have put a lot of work into that and it deserves mention. I've lived here for 40 years, but for school and the military. I know the rep Vegas has, but I'm not alone in my thinking about the environment and in general and birds in particular. This area has a lot more to offer then casinos (though the owners or the chamber of commerce is loath to admit it). The sun has set, the street lights are coming on, and I am looking at a soggy Dark-chinned at a dripping feeder. There's nothing as sad as a wet hummer. Cat owners aren't allowed to post here are they?

Thursday 13th February 2003, 16:51	#10
Chuck A Wulla Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Indian Springs, Nevada Posts: 121	My comment about cat owners was out of line, sorry.

Sunday 16th February 2003, 15:43	#11
Gaye Horn Posts: n/a	Chuck as a cerified Hum Nut I want to tell you I love that shiny bug sized winged warrior on that feeder!!! rain in vegas eh! It is most likely needed and you oughtta be outside playing it!!! When are you heading to Utah? You should come up and cross the border into BC.. it is desert country here too only with colour!

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