Birds of a Feather is back with our new blog, Birding and Bonding! Our previous objective remains the same. Our goal is to find all birds that live on Long Island year round. The only rule is that in order to add a bird to our list, we must see it when we are together. That's where the bonding comes in. Life can get so hectic that we sometimes fail to enjoy the more important things. This gives us a wonderful outlet to make sure we take the time.

Of course, Long Island has many migratory birds, as well. We certainly don't want to ignore them. We will blog about them as well. Armed with new cameras and renewed incentive, we look forward to getting back on the birding trail!

Monday, January 17, 2011

Oh to Bird in India!!

I must apologize to all our readers for our infrequent posts over the winter.  It has been pretty snowy and cold.  On days when the weather was agreeable, Ar's schedule and mine just did not seem to jive.  We have been solitary birders mainly from the comfort of our respective homes.
 And speaking of homes, Ar is in the process of a move.  So, needless to say, she has been very busy with that.  Also, since her anniversary is coming up, she will be (hopefully birding) from Mexico!


So...I am left at home to pick up the slack and man the blog.


Since we have done no birding and you have already seen the birds that frequent my backyard, I wanted to share an article that I read in the New York Times. 


Those who know me, know that I have a passion for India.  As I was reading this article, it was transporting me from the 20 degree, snow covered New York area to the vastness of the Indian sub-continent.  I took a mental mini vacation (twice - I enjoyed the article so much that I had to read it for a second time.)  Tryed to add a direct link, but it was not working.  So if you are up to escaping from the cold for half and hour or so, click on the New York Times link:  www.nytimes.com and type in the search box, "India, Through a Birder's Eyes."  There are two sets of photos that are just great.  If you don't have time to read the article, check out the photos anyway.  Here is a little taste.

Paradise Flycatcher

Green Bee-eater

White-throated Kingfisher

Tent Accomodations in Chhatra Sagar
I hope you enjoy your India getaway.  I promise to keep the blog going despite the difficult winter.  Ar and I will be birding together as soon as we possible can.  And before you know it, spring will be here and Bird of the Week will be starting up once again.  Until next time...San signs out.
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