tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post115471051490985009..comments2024-03-14T05:55:13.709-05:00Comments on Farmgirl Fare: Daily Farm Photo: 8/4/06Farmgirl Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1154874537938378622006-08-06T09:28:00.000-05:002006-08-06T09:28:00.000-05:00I found my first birdnest (ever)a few months back....I found my first birdnest (ever)a few months back. We had a terrible storm which knocked the nest to the ground. No baby birds or eggs were found ay where so I think it may have been an older one. Heres a link to my blog entry showing how we chose it's display.(thought I would share- if you would like to check it out) http://unusuallyunusualfarmchick.blogspot.com/2006/07/<BR/>nest-with-1st-timer-eggsgoat-see-goat.html<BR/>Always leave smiling when I visit your blog.Thank you...The Unusual Farmchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07648809202485927305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1154796371876634892006-08-05T11:46:00.000-05:002006-08-05T11:46:00.000-05:00What a gorgeous, cozy looking nest! I leave my do...What a gorgeous, cozy looking nest! I leave my dog's hair outside after I brush her, hoping that it will keep some little bird warm at night. It's nice to see that some of them put such fine resources to good use.<BR/>I have to tell you that while I was on vacation last week, I stumbled upon the most amazing heart rock on the beach and thought of you. I guess I've got the beginnings of my own collection!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034794313638177847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1154778519428133752006-08-05T06:48:00.000-05:002006-08-05T06:48:00.000-05:00I thought I was odd because I love to look at fall...I thought I was odd because I love to look at fallen/discarded birds nests. My husband acts like I'm weird. It's good to know I'm in good company. I love this blog! Thanks Farmgirl!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1154763242147570842006-08-05T02:34:00.000-05:002006-08-05T02:34:00.000-05:00Nice idea from Marylou/tx. You know FG, in a way y...Nice idea from Marylou/tx. You know FG, in a way you do 'construct something precise & perfect using only your mouth' your blog, silly!! Look at all of the great comments and joy to be found on these very pages.<BR/><BR/>I just got sent a stupid email with pics of millionaire's boats & planes meant to 'motivate or depress' me - it did neither. These gin palaces have nothing in life that I want or need. I think I'll return the favour and send them a weblink to your blog - perhaps they'll 'get' the message then. <BR/><BR/>I found a little bird's nest too this summer and it's still in my shed awaiting display - perhaps as a little planter. Have a great day. XAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1154746171026215102006-08-04T21:49:00.000-05:002006-08-04T21:49:00.000-05:00I have heard that if you snip your leftover, brigh...I have heard that if you snip your leftover, bright colored yarns and ribbons into pieces and scatter them about the yard it will help you spot the nests while they are still in the trees. Then, you can keep an eye on them until the nests fall to the ground.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1154741831020884692006-08-04T20:37:00.000-05:002006-08-04T20:37:00.000-05:00Sometimes in the spring I'll take a favorite old w...Sometimes in the spring I'll take a favorite old worn out t-shirt or sweatshirt, rip it into ribbons, and leave them out for the birds.<BR/><BR/>I've discovered a few nests that utilized the material, which was pretty neat!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1154727094680587112006-08-04T16:31:00.000-05:002006-08-04T16:31:00.000-05:00That looks very cozy. In my barn, the birds make ...That looks very cozy. In my barn, the birds make use of the horse hair from a mane or tail that might have gotten caught in a branch or on the fence. <BR/><BR/>My little boy loves birds nests too. I am going to look more closely at them from now on. I am obviously missing something quite lovely!<BR/><BR/>KimberlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1154724596366724922006-08-04T15:49:00.000-05:002006-08-04T15:49:00.000-05:00Hey, I'm not anonymous, just blogless! ;-}Hey, I'm not anonymous, just blogless! ;-}Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1154724516958359672006-08-04T15:48:00.000-05:002006-08-04T15:48:00.000-05:00Rocks speak to me also. Two favorites are sitting...Rocks speak to me also. Two favorites are sitting on my desk - one from a canyon in Sedona, the other from a river in the Swiss Alps. Their quiet power helps ground me when things get crazy.<BR/><BR/>That wooly nest looks so cozy! Here's one for your virtual collection, built by my artist friend Dan Dutton:<BR/><BR/>http://dandutton.com/image.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1154717396938988142006-08-04T13:49:00.000-05:002006-08-04T13:49:00.000-05:00Now I'm having nest-envy! It's sure a keeper with...Now I'm having nest-envy! It's sure a keeper with everyone's wool in it. Ilama too?<BR/>I'm a quartz freak, and have an herb bed made with it. Quartz speaks to me as I walk, then it lines my pockets. <BR/>:-)<BR/>Paintpaintbrushpoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17635049918526544564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1154716305616069952006-08-04T13:31:00.000-05:002006-08-04T13:31:00.000-05:00I think that bird's nest looks like it would make ...I think that bird's nest looks like it would make a nice scarf which would be particularly useful here in chilly SF.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1154715888664647662006-08-04T13:24:00.000-05:002006-08-04T13:24:00.000-05:00The dichotomy of life. We find comfort and boredom...The dichotomy of life. We find comfort and boredom in the routine and both fear and anticipate what lies ahead.<BR/><BR/>A fellow bird nest collector! Is that sheep wool woven into the nest? How appropriate. <BR/><BR/>I know exactly when and where my collection started. It was a nest I picked up ten years ago in the Dominican Republic and carefully snuck through customs.<BR/><BR/>I wonder what compels we people who collect the discarded.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08014719413584266766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1154715488771500282006-08-04T13:18:00.000-05:002006-08-04T13:18:00.000-05:00I put out wool after the sheep were sheared and co...I put out wool after the sheep were sheared and couldn't tell if the birds took any or not. I thought they would so thanks for sharing. <BR/><BR/>I've also used some for mulch in the garden. I've washed some and used it for a cat bed. Won't be spinning it, but if you have other uses, I'm interested. I have a heart rock, other rock and natural material collection going too. Amazing you only have to step out the door to find inspiring art. I also love the items I remember as a child in my grandmother's house. I have some of her's and others I've picked up and use.Petunia's Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02294826235747207917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1154713278447604122006-08-04T12:41:00.000-05:002006-08-04T12:41:00.000-05:00That looks like a nice warm nest. Isn't it amazin...That looks like a nice warm nest. Isn't it amazing how animals live - as if we mere humans could get by....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1154712984930474362006-08-04T12:36:00.000-05:002006-08-04T12:36:00.000-05:00I like your observations about the surprise of eac...I like your observations about the surprise of each new day, and your photos certainly do reflect your outlook. Indeed, looking back at the pix of a year ago really brings us to a different place. <BR/><BR/>And there's a lot to be said for waking up not knowing what new beauty Nature will bring us today. Great photos, as always--what a gorgeous bird's nest that is. The wild birds at your house are grateful for the sheep, to be sure!Miss Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13210249894351503887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1154711670115595232006-08-04T12:14:00.000-05:002006-08-04T12:14:00.000-05:00Isn't is amazing how the rythym of life can have i...Isn't is amazing how the rythym of life can have it's comfort though too? Even though it may seem it "repeats" in a cycle of sorts, there is nothing that is aways exactly the same as before, but its similar enough that we find solace in that "sameness". <BR/><BR/>Have a great day!AzureLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02237310242677108033noreply@blogger.com