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Post by Ding Carpio on Jan 13, 2008 0:13:10 GMT
Almost spilled my coffee again! Saw this guy's head bobbing atop the canopy just beyond my backyard fence. There were just two of them and they stayed for only a few minutes. But, if it'll be like the past years, they'll grow in number peaking at about 8 (maybe more) and will stay just outside my fence for an hour or two. Will keep an eye on them every morning and, when there's more of them and less shy, will let you guys know. I'd be happy to have you clicking away in my backyard. Feels good my favorite transient neighbors still paid me a visit this year.  |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Jan 13, 2008 0:51:14 GMT
Almost spilled my coffee again! Saw this guy's head bobbing atop the canopy just beyond my backyard fence. There were just two of them and they stayed for only a few minutes. But, if it'll be like the past years, they'll grow in number peaking at about 8 (maybe more) and will stay just outside my fence for an hour or two. Will keep an eye on them every morning and, when there's more of them and less shy, will let you guys know. I'd be happy to have you clicking away in my backyard. Feels good my favorite transient neighbors still paid me a visit this year. Wohooo!!  Just in time!! I've been waiting for this news since last November. I'll wait for your go signal for the invasion!!  wahhhh!! I'm still in jail.  Cheers,  Neon |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 13, 2008 1:06:21 GMT
Wow.... the sweet light did justice to this beautiful dove's colors, Ding.... can't wait for you to signal the start of invasion! ;D
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Jan 13, 2008 3:22:40 GMT
Oh what a beautiful morning - makes you forget quickly what it was like yesterday. How I wish we're in Trees/Pook today. Naah. you have your cuckoo dove. Enjoy the day-don't forget to thank the Lord today. Be blessed. telyds
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Jan 13, 2008 3:43:00 GMT
Great light and pose!! I miss Antipolo... I used to live there.  |
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Jan 13, 2008 8:23:23 GMT
Tukayo, you can always come and visit. We'd love to bird with you. :-)
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Post by Eric Patdu on Jan 13, 2008 16:03:13 GMT
Can I join for birdwatching instead?  |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Jan 13, 2008 20:21:35 GMT
No problem, Eric. I will post an announcement when the doves are aplenty. It'll probably be a weekend. Can I join for birdwatching instead? |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Jan 14, 2008 1:44:00 GMT
Newsflash! A pair of the doves were back at 6:44AM and was still there until I had to leave for work at 6:55. They seem to be feeding on the tree's fruits/flowers. There are three of these trees so no threat that they'll run out of food soon. Will keep you posted.
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Post by mantarey on Jan 14, 2008 4:15:04 GMT
Yes, i hope it will be sooner than later Antipolo is just 30 minutes away on an early weekend  |
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Post by Eric Patdu on Jan 14, 2008 5:21:09 GMT
No problem, Eric. I will post an announcement when the doves are aplenty. It'll probably be a weekend. Can I join for birdwatching instead? Thanks Sir Ding! |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 14, 2008 7:59:06 GMT
We're counting the minutes, anticipating the starter's gun for the sprint to Ding's place! ;D Newsflash! A pair of the doves were back at 6:44AM and was still there until I had to leave for work at 6:55. They seem to be feeding on the tree's fruits/flowers. There are three of these trees so no threat that they'll run out of food soon. Will keep you posted. |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Jan 14, 2008 10:09:18 GMT
Bobby's in town (Kintanar aka Bobby6425) for just a few days so teLyd, PropJerry, and I agreed to let him have a peek at the PCD early Wed morning. I'll observe if the doves are back tomorrow to confirm if it'll be likely 100% on Wed.
If you want to join, just PM me your name (not your handle)so I can let the guard know to let you in. I'll PM you directions. You'll have to arrive no later than 6:30AM. I can make some coffee (can someone bring donuts?). But I'll have to leave you all around 7 to attend to this distraction called office.
If you can't make it, don't worry. I anticipate the doves will be around for a some more weeks. May even be better to shoot it in Feb since sunrise is earlier.
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Post by Ding Carpio on Jan 14, 2008 23:58:42 GMT
Update: I counted 4 doves today. And they arrived earlier. Checked on them at 6:30 and they were already flitting about. Some Black-naped Orioles continually snuck in and out to swipe the trees' fruits. They were still there at 7AM when I left.
So Bobby and teLyd, and, maybe PropJerry(?) are all set for tomorrow. I recommend arriving at 6AM so we can have coffee on the deck as we scan the battlefield and plan the attack.
Anyone who wants to join, just PM me and I'll send directions. As I mentioned in my prior message, you can stay on later in the morning but I'll have to leave for work at 7AM.
If you can't make it this time, the doves will still be around .
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Post by JP Cariño on Jan 15, 2008 12:24:36 GMT
truly, a great morning that was
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Post by Martin Alvendia on Jan 15, 2008 14:43:11 GMT
Birding and Coffee....a good morning ritual! Lovely shot Ding!
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