tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post1594384874633424450..comments2024-03-14T20:44:09.704+05:30Comments on The Urban Gardener: The Coppersmith in the gardenSunita Mohan http://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-31042257590735744192013-02-06T15:42:04.589+05:302013-02-06T15:42:04.589+05:30I hope you got my comment?? it just disappeared!!I hope you got my comment?? it just disappeared!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-60534348898631207922013-02-06T15:41:10.242+05:302013-02-06T15:41:10.242+05:30What an adorable bird and story!!! I have been tr...What an adorable bird and story!!! I have been trying to spot one around where I live, but all I get is a Tuk tuk sound and a rare, fleeting glimpse, no opportunity to take a shot, which is why I was delighted to spot one in Ralegaon Siddhi :) I think the difficulty in spotting one adds to the interest :D Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-39373154915828321272009-03-21T12:28:00.000+05:302009-03-21T12:28:00.000+05:30Hi Kerri. Yes, he is so colourful isnt he? I think...Hi Kerri. Yes, he is so colourful isnt he? I think its time I progressed to a DSLR soon, though. What do you recommend?Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-67158821662253047582009-03-20T05:34:00.000+05:302009-03-20T05:34:00.000+05:30Sunita, you've captured this cute and colorful lit...Sunita, you've captured this cute and colorful little fellow well with your point and shoot. That's not easy to do! <BR/>You really are a good teacher, and I love learning about your flora and fauna :)Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362584475435433892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-8471556547899648712009-03-17T17:34:00.000+05:302009-03-17T17:34:00.000+05:30Thanks, Helen. I'm glad you liked this post :)That...Thanks, Helen. I'm glad you liked this post :)<BR/>That plant (or is it a tree?) is very interesting ! I like its architectural look. I hope it grows well for you.Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-42324020642952884492009-03-17T17:27:00.000+05:302009-03-17T17:27:00.000+05:30LOL! Mridula, I can just imagine how this may seem...LOL! Mridula, I can just imagine how this may seem like quibbling over small details, but I do like to get my facts right when its going to read by others :) <BR/>Bharatpur is right up on top of my wish-list . I haven't been there yet, and I keep drowning in envy every time someone starts talking about how wonderful it is. <BR/>Some day ...Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-67712813034029722372009-03-17T03:14:00.000+05:302009-03-17T03:14:00.000+05:30Thank you Sunita for the information - reading you...Thank you Sunita for the information - reading your posts is just as good as school lessons. =) You're photos are wonderful too - it's amazing that you have been able to catch this little bird so good!<BR/>You asked about the plants in our stand on the fair. They are Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock'. I brought one home and I hope it will enjoy growing in my garden...<BR/>Take care<BR/>/HelenHelenJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11138254138116569583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-47518015200921075532009-03-17T00:05:00.000+05:302009-03-17T00:05:00.000+05:30I am so hopeless at recognizing birds, your confus...I am so hopeless at recognizing birds, your confusion feels so minor to me. Have you ever been to Bharatpur in season?Mridulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899575209261241247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-3886535621382500632009-03-16T23:38:00.000+05:302009-03-16T23:38:00.000+05:30Ummm, not really, Rajee. I dont know much about ow...Ummm, not really, Rajee. I dont know much about owls except for wishing I had more of them in my garden ! Do tell her to take a look in here but to find anything useful about owls, you could check with Thomas at 'Walk the Wilderness' or Amila at 'Galicissa' (you'll find links to both on the side-bar here). Or, she can always check with BNHS ( www.bnhs.org )<BR/>BTW, my e-mail ID is on my Blogger profile page (under Contact)Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-77403808000011487522009-03-16T23:34:00.000+05:302009-03-16T23:34:00.000+05:30This comment has been removed by the author.Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-7252521611553921482009-03-16T23:14:00.000+05:302009-03-16T23:14:00.000+05:30Hi Sunita , Don't have your e-mail... so 'am askin...Hi Sunita , <BR/>Don't have your e-mail... so 'am asking you this through this section ... had someone over at my blog looking for info about owl species in India ... sice I am no help in that department... thought I'd ask the garden lady ... are you an owl encyclopedia ,by any chance :)<BR/>I which case I can refer her to your blog.Do let me know .Rajee Soodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461269886653644134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-5690137982965247452009-03-16T22:49:00.000+05:302009-03-16T22:49:00.000+05:30Amila, I didnt realise you had a Coppersmith too. ...Amila, I didnt realise you had a Coppersmith too. I should have known though... we seem to be visited by the same birds. Or at least, their country cousins!Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-54334881264744267322009-03-16T22:14:00.000+05:302009-03-16T22:14:00.000+05:30Hi Sunita,I am 100% with you about the difficulty ...Hi Sunita,<BR/>I am 100% with you about the difficulty in spotting them when they are merged so well to the foliage. Our one looks quite similar to the ones in your pics.Amila Salgadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05607756343837325575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-45393161170571994182009-03-16T12:39:00.000+05:302009-03-16T12:39:00.000+05:30Thanks, Gowri. At least you can get a good look at...Thanks, Gowri. At least you can get a good look at the Coppersmith here.Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-54209713999280848412009-03-16T09:10:00.000+05:302009-03-16T09:10:00.000+05:30Great pictures of this elusive bird and a good rea...Great pictures of this elusive bird and a good read. 'Tuk tuk tuk' is something I hear a lot of, but cant ever see where it's coming from.Gowri Mohanakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16060601235118339248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-70582135210109039402009-03-15T20:13:00.000+05:302009-03-15T20:13:00.000+05:30Hi Tyra !aaah, Spring! It always makes me think of...Hi Tyra !<BR/>aaah, Spring! It always makes me think of Bambi, the movie, everytime someone talks of animals in Spring!<BR/>Enjoy your wonderful Springtime, Tyra... you've put up with enough all these months of Winter ;)Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-23488068465346961112009-03-15T20:10:00.000+05:302009-03-15T20:10:00.000+05:30Thanks, Indrani. He blends in so well with the fol...Thanks, Indrani. He blends in so well with the foliage that you're more likely to have heard the Coppersmith rather than see him!Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-40862671972717365112009-03-15T19:31:00.000+05:302009-03-15T19:31:00.000+05:30So charming! How did you spot him? Once upon a tim...So charming! How did you spot him? Once upon a time there were many different kind of birds in our garden - cuckoos, and parrots and others whose names we did not know. We even had woodpeckers. but with urbanisation and knocking down of old buildings, and chopping down trees, there aren't many left now.RAJI MUTHUKRISHNANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767924355822361427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-59774774249672421532009-03-15T17:50:00.000+05:302009-03-15T17:50:00.000+05:30Hi Sunita, how very nice to meet your cute little ...Hi Sunita, how very nice to meet your cute little fellow in your garden. Interesting and beautiful.<BR/>The birds in my garden are starting to get spring feelings and they are sooo busy. They are singing their lovely spring melodies.<BR/><BR/>TyraTYRA Hallsénius Lindhehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04111758517855490413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-56746643764779678442009-03-15T15:06:00.000+05:302009-03-15T15:06:00.000+05:30You're welcome, vbdb! I'm glad you liked this post...You're welcome, vbdb! I'm glad you liked this post and the Coppersmith :)Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-43446129231607086632009-03-15T15:04:00.000+05:302009-03-15T15:04:00.000+05:30Helen, at least you have your beautiful beaches an...Helen, at least you have your beautiful beaches and they arent going to fly away every time you go close! I'll post about my birds and you post about your beaches... deal?Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-26511438564458907022009-03-15T15:02:00.000+05:302009-03-15T15:02:00.000+05:30Hi Shady character! It looks like you didnt do so ...Hi Shady character! It looks like you didnt do so badly yourself. That bluebird is pretty enough for a bunch of tropical birds . And thank you so much for that link. I think there is potential for atleast a good two days of browsing around in the that site :)Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-2355279735511950632009-03-15T14:26:00.000+05:302009-03-15T14:26:00.000+05:30Great shots of the bird! I don't think I have seen...Great shots of the bird! I don't think I have seen one before.Indranihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097788106899971708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-978580452533783722009-03-15T04:20:00.000+05:302009-03-15T04:20:00.000+05:30Sunita - You made this bird come to life for me. ...Sunita - You made this bird come to life for me. Thank you.vbdbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12540606885226214022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-15777070712727591132009-03-15T01:58:00.000+05:302009-03-15T01:58:00.000+05:30Sunita, we are not near to any large land mass, Ba...Sunita, we are not near to any large land mass, Barbados is located alone in the Atlantic and not really part of the island chain. The islands that are nearer to South American land mass have a wider variety of birds and butterflies. I guess that migration is a lot easier. We do get some travelers after a storm more than likely brought here by strong wind currents. For example Trinidad is in close proximity to SA has over 150 species of butterflies and birds. They are also known as the land of the humming birds. We in Barbados just have beautiful beaches and high prices. We have stability in our government and crime is quite low so it is attractive to investors. The cost of living is one of the highest in the world but that doesn't seem to bother Tourist in the past. Don't know what it will be like in the next few months or years. Property prices are very high and the demand is still great for this little 2x4. Enough said ! You have beautiful birds and keep sharing them with us.islandgal246https://www.blogger.com/profile/09139072456332225087noreply@blogger.com