tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post7615352843271115985..comments2024-03-28T21:18:33.847-04:00Comments on Travels With Birds: Book Review - Birds of the West Indies, Second Edition - Princeton University PressDavid M. Gascoigne,http://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-65390626461021891532020-06-07T10:16:04.035-04:002020-06-07T10:16:04.035-04:00The cover of the book is beautiful and your review...The cover of the book is beautiful and your review is always very interesting. In these difficult times (C-19) I do not dream of a trip to West Indies. I have little dreams, all I need is a trip around Europe.<br />A healthy and happy week:)♥ Łucja-Maria ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/09485693642479661646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-65842675314780246232020-06-04T09:05:29.306-04:002020-06-04T09:05:29.306-04:00Hi David, I think in Indie they have nice birds. I...Hi David, I think in Indie they have nice birds. I love bird books too. Caroline https://www.blogger.com/profile/09495073220308706114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-88163438504599250922020-06-04T08:10:54.554-04:002020-06-04T08:10:54.554-04:00Good selection, the West Indies have are beautiful...Good selection, the West Indies have are beautiful looking. Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-65510575922342092702020-06-03T20:42:46.642-04:002020-06-03T20:42:46.642-04:00If one could judge a book by its cover, I'd bu...If one could judge a book by its cover, I'd buy it right away! Your review does nothing to change that opinion. It sounds beautifully done and so informative. Now, I think you must head to the West Indies again, or some other near island, and see if it's as good and helpful as it looks!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-53996257287891277552020-06-03T13:39:59.677-04:002020-06-03T13:39:59.677-04:00It looks like an interesting and well-written book...It looks like an interesting and well-written book, a good addition to your library about birds (which must be rather impressive). <br />We can finally enjoy warmer weather and green leaves and bird song. Happy summer to you!Sara - Villa Emiliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17402655388283396110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-96999625878278722020-06-03T12:44:50.602-04:002020-06-03T12:44:50.602-04:00This appears to be a valuable guide. However, for ...This appears to be a valuable guide. However, for the foreseeable future, it shall have to remain a "wish book" for us.<br /><br />But what incredible bird life!Wally Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121368850135565674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-81040655914657726272020-06-02T18:47:34.203-04:002020-06-02T18:47:34.203-04:00El libro se ve bonito, me encantan todos. Un abraz...El libro se ve bonito, me encantan todos. Un abrazo amigo David.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02402717341051324422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-77796624600277162612020-06-02T15:54:25.383-04:002020-06-02T15:54:25.383-04:00Assuming that service resumes by this winter, I th...Assuming that service resumes by this winter, I think I might see if I can get a deal to go somewhere for a week or two. There are a few islands that look very appealing.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-76234268696486528922020-06-02T15:03:44.112-04:002020-06-02T15:03:44.112-04:00Hello David,
this is again a very valuable book fo...Hello David,<br />this is again a very valuable book for every nature lover and photographer. Great that you include these reviews of other continents and countries because you can learn a lot about the other countries and their nature :-)<br />Kind regards, Helma<br />I hope you are still safe and healthy xoHelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01669041021568049241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-83031425737393271062020-06-02T13:37:50.564-04:002020-06-02T13:37:50.564-04:00If ever I am going to be bound for the West Indies...If ever I am going to be bound for the West Indies, David, I'll be contacting you for a reminder of the title of this guide! However, I have been pondering today over what of the numerous guides for UK wildlife should be next on the list, so it is likely to be a very long time before I get to this book.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-12686957878740994842020-06-02T13:09:20.512-04:002020-06-02T13:09:20.512-04:00Hay que documentarse bien, para conocer esas bella...Hay que documentarse bien, para conocer esas bellas aves e identificarlas cuando se vaya a fotografíar.<br /><br />BesosVENTANA DE FOTOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00825883958482067174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-27140486875987632872020-06-02T10:00:51.556-04:002020-06-02T10:00:51.556-04:00Maybe one day you will get to use it there yoursel...Maybe one day you will get to use it there yourself, Roos.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-32307505208850095162020-06-02T09:57:02.055-04:002020-06-02T09:57:02.055-04:00Thank you David for this book review. I do hope th...Thank you David for this book review. I do hope that people who will visit these islands and birds will have a great help by it. <br />Regards,<br />RoosRooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02095611236289233818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-50292188575868509632020-06-02T06:55:57.510-04:002020-06-02T06:55:57.510-04:00A very sensible answer, Stewart.A very sensible answer, Stewart.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-52986871761322166572020-06-02T06:54:32.210-04:002020-06-02T06:54:32.210-04:00If ever you get a chance the door is open.If ever you get a chance the door is open.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-2047296451944657172020-06-02T06:54:00.907-04:002020-06-02T06:54:00.907-04:00It is wonderful to hear from you, Gunilla.It is wonderful to hear from you, Gunilla.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-66123678575730944542020-06-02T05:43:17.719-04:002020-06-02T05:43:17.719-04:00I think I could happily get lost in your library f...I think I could happily get lost in your library for days, browsing all your wonderful books :)At Home In New Zealandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12835971617944752730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-88583825800792436542020-06-02T05:25:16.389-04:002020-06-02T05:25:16.389-04:00Another book that looks very nice and with beautif...Another book that looks very nice and with beautiful illustrations.<br />For the lovers a delight ...<br />Sorry to respond so late ... I'm a bit sick!<br />Hugs for you and Miriam!Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02530446709948735048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-56254892322320887312020-06-02T05:19:18.590-04:002020-06-02T05:19:18.590-04:00David, så glad jag blev att du hörde av dig, tänke...David, så glad jag blev att du hörde av dig, tänker ofta på dig och din familj och hur det går för er i dessa bistra Corona tider.<br /><br />Jo, jag är okej, vi, min man och jag har varit isolerade sedan 10 mars, sonen handlar mat åt oss en gång i veckan. Det går ingen nöd på oss men livet har onekligen förändrats. Vi bor ju på landsbygden och så har jag min kära trädgård att arbeta i och njuta av. Vi är lyckligt lottade för som du kanske har läst så har många människor i de äldre grupperna avlidit här i Sverige.<br /><br />Jag läser mycket och är djupt oroad över vad som händer i världen. Naturens och planetens behov är inte värt särskilt mycket i dessa tider, artutrotningen sker med rasande fart och vanliga människor som är avskärmade från naturen har ingen aning om vad som pågår.<br /><br />Mina kära svarta flugsnappare Ficedula hypoleuca är just nu flitigt sysselsatta med att föda upp årets kull, så roligt att se dem jaga insekter i trädgården.<br /><br />Förra veckan anlände de sista flyttfåglarna, tornseglarna Apus apus. Jag hörde dem innan jag såg dem.<br /><br />Jag vet ännu inte hur jag skall göra med bloggen, har behov av att förnya mig både innehållet och bloggens tekniska utseende vilket jag inte klarar av. Jag tycker att jag bara upprepar mig och trädgården förändras ju inte över några år. Det blir bara mer av samma sak.<br /><br />Jag hoppas att jag hittar tillbaka till inspirationen och glädjen att skriva igen.<br /><br />Många kära hälsningar till dig och Miriam!Gunilla Teckenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421204461496295103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-5785378656198348902020-06-02T04:57:51.785-04:002020-06-02T04:57:51.785-04:00Este me gusta más que el de las arañas David. Tamb...Este me gusta más que el de las arañas David. Tambien me gusta leer con libros en papel y sentir sus hojas, tengo kindle, pero no es lo mismo.<br />Buen Juno y buen martes. Cuídate. <br />Un abrazo.<br />Laura. Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157493466796939852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-23980594058054329242020-06-02T04:50:30.378-04:002020-06-02T04:50:30.378-04:00Hi David - this sounds another of the great refere...Hi David - this sounds another of the great reference books ... and oh how I'd love to visit the West Indies. I'm pleased to read that there's a section on 'the slippery slope' towards extinction that some birds are facing. I heard this morning about one lapwing pair which hadn't bred recently ... but with conservation ... there were now quite a few pairs, and breeding, in the area. <br /><br />Our dear people are leaving litter all over the place ... having been let loose - which will not help wildlife - nor people with better things to do, who have to clear it up - no doubt, sadly, for the next lot to arrive.<br /><br />Take care and enjoy your local walks ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-23387990008234157492020-06-02T02:40:40.238-04:002020-06-02T02:40:40.238-04:00I have a rule about guide books - and it goes like...I have a rule about guide books - and it goes like this? 'How many guide books to I need?' Answer: at least one more than the number I currently have!!<br /><br />Looks good, but it is a little outside my geographical area!!<br /><br />Cheers - Stewart M - MelbourneStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-36887204564515033962020-06-02T01:52:39.957-04:002020-06-02T01:52:39.957-04:00So many different birds around this world, don'...So many different birds around this world, don't think one would ever be finished looking, seeking or reading about them.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-59529073576099238602020-06-01T23:07:35.191-04:002020-06-01T23:07:35.191-04:00Field guides do make for fascinating reads. It'...Field guides do make for fascinating reads. It's always interesting to compare the species with which we are familiar to those related species in other places.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-66914830995154099132020-06-01T20:05:54.175-04:002020-06-01T20:05:54.175-04:00Good evening, David! how are you? oh, yes, it´s a ...Good evening, David! how are you? oh, yes, it´s a wide world and there is still so much to explore. Thank you for the suggestion of this interesting book. I hope that we become aware that we{re destroying the richness of our nature. <br /><br />Have a nice start to the week 🐦🐦Hada de las Rosashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01027416874842425813noreply@blogger.com