tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post3626047437454848374..comments2024-03-28T12:04:44.953+00:00Comments on Pegler Birding: Go East, Old Man - on 29th June, 2019Richard Peglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-85186811060048356292019-10-20T11:25:38.701+01:002019-10-20T11:25:38.701+01:00Hi Diane. It sounds as if you are making the most ...Hi Diane. It sounds as if you are making the most of your stay in RSA - 58 species is not a bad tally for the day!! I'm looking forward to hearing all about it when you get back. Have a wonderful time, and stay safe - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-63767292011740139102019-10-19T17:05:45.700+01:002019-10-19T17:05:45.700+01:00Excellent photos Richard. We went out birding yes...Excellent photos Richard. We went out birding yesterday with an expert. We saw 58 different species, many of which I had not even heard of before let alone seen before. Sadly many were a bit far and my photos are not the best but some are OK.<br /><br />Hope you are well, best wishes DianeRhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-30307037660450103052019-10-14T19:32:23.964+01:002019-10-14T19:32:23.964+01:00Hi Roos! I think I may now have taken my last butt...Hi Roos! I think I may now have taken my last butterfly and dragonfly photos of the year as it has now turned very wet and quite windy over here, and the temperatures have dropped too - I suspect that your weather is now not very different.<br /><br />I love your fungi images on your latest blog post, and the tree frog is, of course, absolutely wonderful.<br /><br />Take good care. Best wishes - - - Richard<br /><br />Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-66518397425117964512019-10-14T19:08:46.682+01:002019-10-14T19:08:46.682+01:00Thank you for your kind words of encouragement, Fr...Thank you for your kind words of encouragement, Frank. Sometimes the subject matter presents itself as if it is asking for its picture to be taken! Best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-13579652431616001642019-10-14T19:00:20.702+01:002019-10-14T19:00:20.702+01:00I know you have some families of dragons that we d...I know you have some families of dragons that we don't see over this side of the pond, Wally, so I'm not surprised that our Chasers (Libellula) are strange to you with their short wide abdomens. We only have three species in this family in UK (and Europe), the third being the Scarce Chaser (Libellula fulva).<br /><br />It's great to hear that you've been out in the field so much, and I can fully understand why bloggerland is being starved of your presence - although I would love to see more of your wonderful and entertaining reports!<br /><br />I'm sorry to say that I transgressed last week and overdid it somewhat, and am now suffering a bit of a setback - nothing too serious, I hope, but I have been suitably chastised by Lindsay and am now having a gentle home-based week. I did have a pleasant day out before my downfall, however, and should be reporting on that in my next post.<br /><br />I hope the week ahead brings you and Gini many delights of nature to relish and record. Take good care - - - Richard <br /><br /> Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-24934467194384969902019-10-14T18:42:37.914+01:002019-10-14T18:42:37.914+01:00Your kind words are much-appreciated, Bob!Your kind words are much-appreciated, Bob!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-56567976082075211652019-10-13T22:15:12.813+01:002019-10-13T22:15:12.813+01:00Hello Richard, some nice memories of time gone by....Hello Richard, some nice memories of time gone by. Not that long ago thoh. Some wonderful species you encountert. Those Marble white are so wonderful. Did not know until now the difference between male and female, thank you for telling this. The dragonflies are as always spectacular. Than your photos are a joy to see. So beautyful.<br />Take care,<br />Regards,<br />Roos Rooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02095611236289233818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-18884274537990592042019-10-13T05:24:25.092+01:002019-10-13T05:24:25.092+01:00Hello Richard
Dragonflies in flight ... hats off f...Hello Richard<br />Dragonflies in flight ... hats off for great performance, the butterflies are detailed and you can see everything very well<br />great post<br />Greetings Frankwaldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15054940091779028444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-84296314635613967812019-10-13T02:37:52.190+01:002019-10-13T02:37:52.190+01:00Just when I think we have many dragons and butterf...Just when I think we have many dragons and butterflies in common, you post a whole set of images proving how different our species can be!<br /><br />The Emperor is similar to our Common Green Darner (Anax junius), but the remainder are new for me. Wonderful in-flight photographs!<br /><br />We have been quite fortunate lately as we've been able to get out and about often. I'm falling far behind in blogging about it all of course. Lots of fall migratory birds and dragons are going strong. And I've found new locations to try a capture some of Florida's unique landscapes. No rest for the weary!<br /><br />We hope you and Lindsay are doing well this weekend. I know you're behaving but I suspect the bins are being cleaned in anticipation of good birding weather ...<br /><br />All the best!Wally Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121368850135565674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-74666704676504241132019-10-12T20:32:20.465+01:002019-10-12T20:32:20.465+01:00You really are too kind, Helma, as your own work i...You really are too kind, Helma, as your own work is something that I can only look up to with admiration! I'm having a very pleasant, but busy, weekend, thank you - I hope your weekend is splendid! My very best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-42805191841746814112019-10-12T20:27:54.332+01:002019-10-12T20:27:54.332+01:00Amazing temperatures, David! We've struggled t...Amazing temperatures, David! We've struggled to reach double figures this week and then there's been a strong wind too, adding a bit of a chill factor. I did manage to get out one day, however, and dodge the rain - and I did find some dragonflies and a butterfly, but the emphasis was definitely on birds!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-17790297790957641792019-10-12T20:10:23.798+01:002019-10-12T20:10:23.798+01:00Thank you, Agnes - it helps when you have beautifu...Thank you, Agnes - it helps when you have beautiful subjects to photograph!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-80094276144814414302019-10-12T20:00:38.880+01:002019-10-12T20:00:38.880+01:00Thank you, Anne!Thank you, Anne!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-89363933956257894222019-10-12T19:57:07.638+01:002019-10-12T19:57:07.638+01:00Thank you, Marc. Although my next post will mainly...Thank you, Marc. Although my next post will mainly be about birds, there just might be a dragonfly or two! Take good care - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-46625234338392933302019-10-12T19:55:09.094+01:002019-10-12T19:55:09.094+01:00Stunning photos of butterfliea and dragonflies. Cl...Stunning photos of butterfliea and dragonflies. Close ups are really brilliant Richard.Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-61553375556963959612019-10-12T19:55:04.403+01:002019-10-12T19:55:04.403+01:00Thank you, Caroline. I hope that you're having...Thank you, Caroline. I hope that you're having a great weekend too. Best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-16097184060965890682019-10-12T19:15:50.488+01:002019-10-12T19:15:50.488+01:00Hello Richard,
I'm really open-mouthed looking...Hello Richard,<br />I'm really open-mouthed looking at these beautiful pictures.<br />They are only beautiful to see but also very sharp, full of details and truly beautiful colors.<br />The butterflies are really fantastic and I am slightly jealous of that !!!! But your other photos are also great to see. You are really a professional. My compliments.<br /><br />I wish you a very nice weekend.<br />Kind regards and do it carefully.Helmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01669041021568049241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-53136884300070697112019-10-11T21:27:25.490+01:002019-10-11T21:27:25.490+01:00Hello Richard: I was about to be amazed at the num...Hello Richard: I was about to be amazed at the numbers of insects still around when I realized that the outing dates back to June! It would have been quite the haul in mid October, wouldn't it? You did well, and some of the photographs are quite outstanding, crisp and clear, with lots of detail. I saw a few Cabbage Whites and Monarchs while out today, and a couple of Autumn Meadowhawks, but most of our butterflies will not be seen again until next year. Today was an amazing 21 degrees. Incredible weather for October. David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-2760641810937428242019-10-11T19:12:55.759+01:002019-10-11T19:12:55.759+01:00They are beautiful!They are beautiful!Anne Hagman-Niilolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304937783573595329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-81510758587976923272019-10-11T17:46:18.946+01:002019-10-11T17:46:18.946+01:00A. Ice selection ther Richard. Like you, I think t...A. Ice selection ther Richard. Like you, I think the dragonfly posts are starting to dry up. Best dust off the bins for some winter birding. Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-78414839562426995202019-10-11T15:35:06.375+01:002019-10-11T15:35:06.375+01:00Very nice butterflies and insects Richard. I like ...Very nice butterflies and insects Richard. I like them all. Have a nice weekend. Greetings CarolineCaroline https://www.blogger.com/profile/09495073220308706114noreply@blogger.com