Ever make a list of the birds you've seen?
TXSkeeter
4 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (8)
whwo
4 years agogyr_falcon
4 years agoRelated Discussions
Most laughable non-green thing you've seen lately
Comments (58)"a bunch of people claiming to be "green" chatting away on their computers made of plastics. no, it was the person who complained about the SUV's in the bank drive through while he/she was waiting in the drive through line. Or is it the people who don't realize that trees can be grown as a crop, much like corn, only it takes longer." Funny. Apparently to some people, environmentalism is an all-or-nothing situation. Apparently you either live naked in the woods and eat twigs and berries, or you support wasting as much of everything as possible. FYI, it's not the plastic that goes into computers that's the problem -- it's the power that they consume. And tree farms are major hogs of land and are nearly as poor at supporting diverse ecosystems as conventional farms are. Anyway, as for my worst recent example? I recently received two ram chips and 6 SATA cables (each flexible and perhaps double the size of a piece of linguini along each axis) in a 1'x1.5'x2' box....See MoreOddest thing you've seen a bird perched atop?
Comments (10)Susan, I have a story slightly similar to your laughing gull story. Prior to going to bed one night about 4 am, I took my dogs outside for a few minutes. Suddenly a noise overhead caught my attention, I looked up to the shadows of large birds flying in a characteristic v-pattern. I've heard and seen ducks fly overhead before, but this call was totally different. Stupefied by what they could be, I immediately went online to search. I don't remember what I typed for a search query, but since I could only see their light-colored outlined form, I was left to search by the sound I heard...woo. I soon realized I hadn't heard woo, rather it was whoop. After listening to a clip of whooping cranes, I identified their sound to be exactly what I heard. While researching information on whooping cranes, I learned they're endangered, and were nearly extinct; at less than 400 birds in the wild, it is one of the rarest birds in North America. This has to be one of the luckiest whooping crane sightings ever. I'm still amazed by the circumstances that led me to see these rare birds, and to have witnessed a flyover during their migration...surely a rarer sight. Paul...See MorePrettiest hybrid teas you've ever had?
Comments (48)So many beautiful roses. Every time I see one that really grabs me, I'm looking it up to see how it does in my zone. If it does well here, I start looking to see who has it in stock. All this is just for fun. I have no business ordering, but when I find it, sometimes I just can't help myself:) This thread has WAY too many that "grab" me. Seeing Abbaye, Caramel, Marilyn, Susan Elizabeth, Agusta Louise has about undone my resolve. SO tempting. I love the pic of Bolero. I have it and it's one of my very favorites. I hope it does well for you, msdorkgirl. It lasts so long in the vase and smells wonderful. I can't find Caramel Antique for sale anywhere. I told myself that if someplace had both C Antique and Augusta Louise or Abbaye de Cluny, I would order, but no such luck. Where did you find C Antique and Augusta L, Diane? By the way, Jim I'm not usually a big fan of "red red" but your pic of Mr Lincoln has even ME tempted. Thanks for the show everyone...See MoreWhat is the oddest thing you've seen at a wedding?
Comments (76)I was invited to the wedding of friend's sister, along with another friend of ours. The bride was a pretty obnoxious, spoiled brat but we were very good friends with her brother and kind of felt sorry for her because she didn't really have any friends and wanted the biggest wedding she could have. The ceremony itself was fine but when we got to the reception, the MOB set my friend and me to work bartending. We were horribly embarassed (and had no idea how to bartend) but we muddled through it. What made it even more embarassing was when the MOB insisted on paying us at the end of the night. I have no idea where she got the idea that we were there to tend bar but suspect the bride had something to do with it. As an example of how the bride's brain worked (or not) we visited her home a while later. I was helping her with something in the kitchen and noticed a bunch of tiny labels sticking off of a windowsill. When I asked her what they were doing there, she said that her parents had given her some Waterford glassware they had gotten on a trip to Ireland. When she served guests she wanted everyone to know they were Waterford so she would leave the labels on the glasses, then take them off before washing them and then put them back on....See MoreTXSkeeter
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agogyr_falcon
4 years agopopmama (Colorado, USDA z5)
4 years agoTXSkeeter
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoclaireplymouth z6b coastal MA
4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
Related Stories

DECORATING GUIDESThe Dumbest Decorating Decisions I’ve Ever Made
Caution: Do not try these at home
Full Story
WALL TREATMENTSSource List: 20 Wallpapers That Make the Room
Find out where to get the wallpaper that makes the difference in these popular interiors
Full Story
CONTAINER GARDENSPatio-Perfect Berry Bushes Like You’ve Never Seen
Small enough for pots but offering abundant fruit, these remarkable bred berries are a boon for gardeners short on space
Full Story
TILESource List: 20 Tiles That Make a Statement
Learn about the tiles that make these popular rooms stand out
Full Story
HOUZZ CALLWhat Is the Strangest Client Request You’ve Ever Had?
Share your surprising tales of remodeling gone wild
Full Story
GARDENING GUIDESMake Your Garden a Haven for Backyard Birds
Create a bird-friendly habitat in your yard with food, water and shelter
Full Story
HOUZZ TVYou’ve Never Seen a Barn Conversion Like This Before
A family of four converts an 80-year-old barn into a warm, cozy home with a one-of-a-kind exposed interior roof frame
Full Story
MOST POPULARThe Easiest, Most Versatile Cake Stand You'll Ever Make
Show off sweet somethings and your own impressive handiwork — just don't let on how little effort it took
Full Story
FALL GARDENINGMake This Fall’s Garden the Best Ever
Learn the most important tip for preventing buyer’s remorse, plus get more valuable buying and planting advice
Full Story
DECORATING GUIDESRadiator Covers Like You’ve Never Seen
From custom to DIY, these 10 ideas will help the radiator blend in, become a storage standout or both
Full Story
gyr_falcon