tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post3361912019784510590..comments2024-03-12T08:48:54.735-04:00Comments on Red and the Peanut: Eastern Towhee...that beautiful red eye gets me every time!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02263405659108175434noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-56213235391581950472009-08-01T09:05:29.875-04:002009-08-01T09:05:29.875-04:00...thanks, Roy!...thanks, Roy!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263405659108175434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-3962440938849375082009-08-01T08:33:38.365-04:002009-08-01T08:33:38.365-04:00Great set of images Kelly. That eye is perfect.Great set of images Kelly. That eye is perfect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-75916259127676379202009-07-31T23:35:31.784-04:002009-07-31T23:35:31.784-04:00...thank you, Hilke!!...thank you, Hilke!!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263405659108175434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-25324286699731556982009-07-31T14:30:39.800-04:002009-07-31T14:30:39.800-04:00Kelly, I always enjoy reading your reports. Great ...Kelly, I always enjoy reading your reports. Great shots too!!Hilke Brederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357741278362930033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-79898926481593337582009-07-30T15:52:46.781-04:002009-07-30T15:52:46.781-04:00Anna...thank you!
Ken....The Eastern Towhee used ...Anna...thank you!<br /><br />Ken....The Eastern Towhee used to be called the Rufous-sided Towhee (which is how I learned him). They changed the name in 1995, but I have never been able to drop the old name form my vocab. I worked in "rufous side" in the narration in honor of his old name. :-)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263405659108175434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-84895008894493732042009-07-30T15:05:04.995-04:002009-07-30T15:05:04.995-04:00Hi Kelly. I see that the Eastern Towhee is actuall...Hi Kelly. I see that the Eastern Towhee is actually the Rufous Sided Towhee(Pipilo Erythrophthalmus), Eastern Race, and Western Race(formally called the Spotted Towhee). I see they do have different calls.It is strange how they forage on the ground scratching with both feet together.<br />This bird certainly wanted it's photo taken Kelly.Your a very talented photographer.Ken.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01795172926321030227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-23451739596686532652009-07-30T15:04:16.524-04:002009-07-30T15:04:16.524-04:00Oh Kelly this amazing set of pictures of eastern t...Oh Kelly this amazing set of pictures of eastern towhee. So cool with the red eye. Thanks for sharing. Anna :)myonlyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324578791902437827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-63053640049569597412009-07-30T14:38:16.110-04:002009-07-30T14:38:16.110-04:00....so nice...than you everyone for your kind comm.......so nice...than you everyone for your kind comments. Sometimes, it just feels good to recreate a moment. I'll remember it 2 months and 10 years from now. Writing down the details always helps me...that's why I have a sketchbook/journal in addition to my camera with my when I'm in the field. When I reread, it's almost like I was there.<br /><br />Heather....it was about 50 minutes from my hotel, so tack another 20 on for you. You have to go there. Very easy to find. Go say hi to those Common Yellowthroats for me. I miss them. <br /><br />Chris....I didn't know they were called "Ground Robins" --cool, I like that name. We don't use it around here. I have heard people call chipmunks ground squirrels, though! :-)<br /><br />Scribe....."glowing like rubies" is soooo much better than like a red marble!! Wish I had thought of it...<br /><br />Abe....birds of a feather flock together? That happens to me too....Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263405659108175434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-79269140013124336332009-07-30T13:36:33.134-04:002009-07-30T13:36:33.134-04:00I love seeing them, esp. when the male and female ...I love seeing them, esp. when the male and female are together at the base of the feeders. Great shots!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-22211192231009372952009-07-30T12:53:33.692-04:002009-07-30T12:53:33.692-04:00They are one of my favorite birds and I was just s...They are one of my favorite birds and I was just sorting through my collection of towhee photos. Isn't that a coincidence?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-81555700903124292062009-07-30T09:30:34.704-04:002009-07-30T09:30:34.704-04:00All great shots, but the last one withhis crest ra...All great shots, but the last one withhis crest raise is really fabulous.Arijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-80671728222891106922009-07-30T09:23:59.573-04:002009-07-30T09:23:59.573-04:00she is gorgeous and the eye says it all.she is gorgeous and the eye says it all.Wai Yienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17518444637691770720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-54611966502766952922009-07-30T09:22:57.126-04:002009-07-30T09:22:57.126-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Wai Yienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17518444637691770720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-16254525406512624352009-07-30T07:00:52.609-04:002009-07-30T07:00:52.609-04:00Great pictures! An Eastern Towhee would be a life ...Great pictures! An Eastern Towhee would be a life bird for me. We do get a couple here in Austin from November through February, so I'm hoping to see one this winter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-69062190339114390352009-07-29T23:13:40.056-04:002009-07-29T23:13:40.056-04:00Very lovely. The color combination of black and br...Very lovely. The color combination of black and brown is fantastic.Rajeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-4991506813793090602009-07-29T22:45:11.271-04:002009-07-29T22:45:11.271-04:00Lovely description and wonderful photos! Thanks f...Lovely description and wonderful photos! Thanks for sharing your outing with us.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01801967071649685995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-84999815522487114742009-07-29T21:25:25.798-04:002009-07-29T21:25:25.798-04:00Wow...I don't think I have ever seen the red e...Wow...I don't think I have ever seen the red eye so clearly. They are such beautiful birds, I'm always happy when they stop by...usually in winter. You really hit the jackpot at the park.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02890796903959709429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-46766898481452165892009-07-29T21:02:23.143-04:002009-07-29T21:02:23.143-04:00Well I can tell you that the Towhee is a wonderful...Well I can tell you that the Towhee is a wonderful looking bird but the eyes are so awesome!! very intense especially when they look at you and screech from the tree tops. Lovely captures KellyCreative Cardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06142611735188744706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-62512304214690540842009-07-29T19:54:02.627-04:002009-07-29T19:54:02.627-04:00Wow! What a beautiful bird and I agree with every...Wow! What a beautiful bird and I agree with everyone very nicely written. Great post.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178210940645049009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-56568127165318122772009-07-29T19:32:05.221-04:002009-07-29T19:32:05.221-04:00What terrific shots! And a great post, too. The to...What terrific shots! And a great post, too. The towhee's eyes are just stunning in that light—glowing like rubies.<br /><br />I really enjoy your adventures.Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-34472625393594862022009-07-29T18:49:49.149-04:002009-07-29T18:49:49.149-04:00Beautiful shots Kelly. The male is such a pretty b...Beautiful shots Kelly. The male is such a pretty bird. I had them around the house this winter but have not seen any this summer. They must have been hungry ;-)Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-18302612782504718092009-07-29T16:17:02.445-04:002009-07-29T16:17:02.445-04:00I love the Towhee's, Kelly, and those red eyes...I love the Towhee's, Kelly, and those red eyes. I also can hear them before seeing them --by listening to "Drink Your Tea---he-he-he".... When we were in North Carolina, I could hear the Towhee singing --but never could find him. <br /><br />Great post, Friend.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-52370918961874427112009-07-29T15:09:17.114-04:002009-07-29T15:09:17.114-04:00Kelly, you have such a beautiful way of writing--I...Kelly, you have such a beautiful way of writing--I feel like I'm there with you! Your photos are wonderful!Adrienne Zwarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15399915534602362046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-82973829748955130602009-07-29T15:00:59.107-04:002009-07-29T15:00:59.107-04:00I love your narrative Kelly, it made me feel I was...I love your narrative Kelly, it made me feel I was right there beside you, with all the sights and sounds and smells. Beautiful!<br />Fantastic crisp shots too!<br />PS: my word verification was noodist which made me smile! (-:Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633626482754161886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-56733251940235688062009-07-29T14:45:29.935-04:002009-07-29T14:45:29.935-04:00Lovely photos, as always. That red eye of his is ...Lovely photos, as always. That red eye of his is so striking! I watched a male Towhee doing an interesting display this spring - he had a raised crest, like your guy in that last photo, and he held his wings away from his body, but still low, like a person holding their arms out behind him. He hopped around doing this for quite some time. Unfortunately I don't remember the sound he was making at the time. I couldn't see any other Towhees in the vicinity that he might have felt threatened by, but that doesn't mean they weren't there (and he wasn't displaying to intimidate me - he started this long before I got close enough to get a real good look at what he was doing).<br /><br />Boy, I've got to get to Clear Creek! Maybe I'll try to make it there this weekend, depending on what the weather does. We got dumped on with rain last night, and it's been drizzling all day today!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791185232391134319noreply@blogger.com