tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post2510984446962214115..comments2024-03-28T12:04:44.953+00:00Comments on Pegler Birding: 2022 Hebridean Adventures, Pt. 2 - 23rd MayRichard Peglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-32176510143750848522022-07-11T09:29:01.165+01:002022-07-11T09:29:01.165+01:00Hi Roos. I'm delighted to tell you that I did ...Hi Roos. I'm delighted to tell you that I did get some even better encounters with Short-eared Owls later in our stay, and I intend to feature them on the blog at a later date.<br /><br />Thank you for your observation on the deer. I will amend this post accordingly!<br /><br />Thank you also for your kind words and wishes.<br /><br />Take good care and stay safe - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-37373147205224514752022-07-10T18:33:23.068+01:002022-07-10T18:33:23.068+01:00Hello Richard, first a late reaction from me on th...Hello Richard, first a late reaction from me on this fantastic post with the most wonderful birds, I agree with Bob that the Short-eared Owl is amazing. Still have to see my first one. The Deer I think is molding. Dous not look to me as a youngster. To read you have such problems with your eyes is sad. I do hope the injections will solve the problem in the end. For Linsay to have to wait so long for a new knee is not that good. But I understand she is ok with that. Wishing you both all the best and take care.<br />Warm regards,<br />RoosRooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02095611236289233818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-79257361842792329502022-07-10T16:49:52.425+01:002022-07-10T16:49:52.425+01:00Thank you, Diane.Thank you, Diane.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-64718383661325310172022-07-10T16:17:32.973+01:002022-07-10T16:17:32.973+01:00I started a reply and it vanished so I will try ag...I started a reply and it vanished so I will try again!!<br />Thanks for telling me the story of your eye, I can well imagine how difficult it is working with photos if your vision cannot pick up detail.<br />I hope that both you and Lindsay will soon be back at full health, although Lindsay has a while to wait. Fingers crossed that the injections work for you, though the thought makes me a bit squeamish, not something that normally worries me. <br />Take great care DianeRhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-34646175740956112232022-07-10T09:27:19.591+01:002022-07-10T09:27:19.591+01:00I could spend a whole day watching Short-eared Owl...I could spend a whole day watching Short-eared Owls, Bob, and not get bored!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-53887279083271750002022-07-09T21:12:53.820+01:002022-07-09T21:12:53.820+01:00Aren't they wonderful, the one I was endeared ...Aren't they wonderful, the one I was endeared to was the Short-eared Owl, beautiful Richard.Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-13903237799492317252022-07-09T19:30:47.340+01:002022-07-09T19:30:47.340+01:00Hi Frank. Thank you for your visit and your kind w...Hi Frank. Thank you for your visit and your kind words. About my eye and Lindsay's knee, can I please refer you to my reply to Diane (Rhodesia) above, rather than repeat it all here!<br /><br />I think that my best photos of Short-eared Owl from this visit to the Outer Hebrides will probably appear in a future blog post.<br /><br />Stay safe - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-73607609256500013242022-07-09T19:26:19.518+01:002022-07-09T19:26:19.518+01:00Hi Diane. Lindsay is probably going to have to wai...Hi Diane. Lindsay is probably going to have to wait six to nine months for her replacement knee, but she's quite happy with that as it gives her time to sort herself out beforehand. I am having a course of three injections into the eye at monthly intervals to halt a degeneration which causes me to see straight lines as distinctly distorted. There is a small chance that this condition might improve. After three months, I will be assessed as to the way forward - injections every three months in perpetuity seems to be the norm. The main problem is that I have difficulty in seeing detail and my powers of visual observation are greatly diminished - it's making it very hard for me to sort out photos with any degree of critical accuracy!<br /><br />It's sounding very promising for your local Little Owls. It must be very frustrating for you to hear them but not see them!<br /><br />My very best wishes to you and Nigel - take good care - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-53334794510368788832022-07-09T18:32:07.128+01:002022-07-09T18:32:07.128+01:00Hello Richard
First of all I would like to know if...Hello Richard<br />First of all I would like to know if your eye is better and if Linsay's knee has gotten a little better?<br /> I can only add to your post to my blogger colleagues, fantastic trip and the short-eared owls are the highlight..<br />Greetings Frankwaldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15054940091779028444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-69520935553051979802022-07-08T16:33:24.351+01:002022-07-08T16:33:24.351+01:00Stunning set of photos and I just love the owl sho...Stunning set of photos and I just love the owl shots they are amazing. <br />I hope that you are both feeling better now, but I see that you had to have an injection into the eye, that does not sound good but whatever it was for, hopefully, it worked<br />I hope you have a good weekend, I think of you often, especially when I see, or hear the Little owls around. I think there is a youngster somewhere out there from the noises I hear and the directions the sounds come from. The trees have just too much green on them at present and I only spot them if they come down onto one of the barns. Take care and keep well. Cheers DianeRhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-46704869260110758302022-07-07T21:11:24.346+01:002022-07-07T21:11:24.346+01:00Thank you for your visit and your very kind words,...Thank you for your visit and your very kind words, Sonjia. The Short-eared Owl is probably my second favourite bird, and the main reason that I like to go to the Outer Hebrides (my favourite bird is the Little Owl). I had never thought of the likeness to a hood on the head of a Short-eared Owl, but now you mention it, I can see exactly what you mean - I will never look at a Short-eared Owl in the same light again!<br /><br />Take good care - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-49469154621485573672022-07-07T11:53:40.506+01:002022-07-07T11:53:40.506+01:00Hello Richard, :=) Well done in capturing so many ...Hello Richard, :=) Well done in capturing so many different species. Your photos are all so beautiful.I loved all the Short eared Owl images, It has such a cute face,framed by what looks like a hood.Today I will keep my comment short but rest assured I would like to make a comment on all your splendid images.<br />All the best.Breathtakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883608347810648676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-85990472721052848622022-07-06T20:55:49.466+01:002022-07-06T20:55:49.466+01:00Thank you, Anne - I'm fine!Thank you, Anne - I'm fine!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-10351764815984244612022-07-06T19:27:11.935+01:002022-07-06T19:27:11.935+01:00Stonechats were far lest apparent during this visi...Stonechats were far lest apparent during this visit to the Outer Hebrides, Pete, possibly due to the constant wind which, at times, was almost gale force.<br /><br />We're doing OK here, thank you, and my eye injection was not at all as bad as I feared!<br /><br />Best wishes to you and KT - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-64806015514014703392022-07-06T19:23:13.441+01:002022-07-06T19:23:13.441+01:00Watching wildlife predators in action is always th...Watching wildlife predators in action is always thrilling, but when it's young birds that are the prey there will also be negative feelings rising towards the surface too.<br /><br />Although I heard Corncrake, even close to the property that we were in, sadly I didn't see one during this visit. I remember well the Ring Ouzel incident and still regret that I had better views of the bird than you did.<br /><br />Lindsay and I both send our best wishes to you and Miriam - - - Richard<br /><br />P.S. The injection into the eye this morning was no worse than a visit to the dentist, but a lot more time consuming!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-20834959513459902272022-07-06T19:14:03.935+01:002022-07-06T19:14:03.935+01:00I was sorry to hear that you have Covid, again!, M...I was sorry to hear that you have Covid, again!, Marc. I hope that it doesn't hit you badly and you recover soon.<br /><br />The Outer Hebrides always seem to deliver, even if the weather isn't ideal sometimes. However, didn't see a Bullfinch there - but still getting them daily in our garden here!<br /><br />Best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-9454674580248614192022-07-06T19:05:33.152+01:002022-07-06T19:05:33.152+01:00Hi Richard! Absolutely wonderful photos and nature...Hi Richard! Absolutely wonderful photos and nature observations. Hope you are ok.Anne Hagman-Niilolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304937783573595329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-21298853144195218262022-07-06T16:56:49.340+01:002022-07-06T16:56:49.340+01:00Another enjoyable tour of the Hebrides via your co...Another enjoyable tour of the Hebrides via your comprehensive illustrated account Richard. For me, nice to see the brilliant male Stonechat putting in an appearance too. Hope all is well with yourself and Lindsey.<br /><br />My Kind Regards....Pete.Pete Woodruffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16039548314043002357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-17548400427312689902022-07-06T11:38:02.334+01:002022-07-06T11:38:02.334+01:00This is all mouth-watering stuff, Richard, especia...This is all mouth-watering stuff, Richard, especially the experience of so many Short-eared Owls. You got some wonderful shots. I suppose that all of life is a predator prey relationship in one way or another, and my emotions are always torn when I observe the results of it. It tears at one's emotions to see a Mallard duckling picked off by a Red-tailed Hawk, but gives one great pleasure to see a fierce raptor tearing bits off the prey to delicately feed its young. I hope you encountered Corncrakes and will be able to show us a picture. I just received a monograph on this species yesterday and look forward to reading it. I also bought a monograph on Ring Ouzel and I owe my only sighting of that species to you, brief though it may have been. I will look forward to part 3 of this tour latest odyssey. Best wishes to Lindsay - DavidDavid M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-20199582354504935672022-07-06T07:05:46.744+01:002022-07-06T07:05:46.744+01:00Some beautiful Owl and Redshank photos in particul...Some beautiful Owl and Redshank photos in particular there, just glad a male Bullfinch didn't appear in the post! Sounds like an excellent trip with a great variety of wildlife to see. Take care. Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.com