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Happy, happy birthday to someone who makes so many of us happy with your beautiful work.

BTW, for a moment this morning, I pondered the rocket lark. One of my goals this year is to capture a few of their beautiful songs. I even invested in a directional mic. You get a copy if I can capture some good ones.

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Thank you Switter! I can't wait to hear it! I'm finding myself recording more sound on my phone, maybe I should check out an additional mic.

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I paid about $30 for one that works on my iPhone, including an adapter for the 3.5mm phone plug to usb-c. It’s very directional.

And if I succeed in making some good recordings, I plan to turn them into my phone ring tone so I won’t feel so annoyed by the car warranty guys calling me.

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A Happy New Year to You. Your tree against its big sky is so dramatic. Learning the birds has been off my bucket list due to overwhelm but your photos have put it back on. So thank you.

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Thank you Sharon! As Anne Lamott said, you learnt them "bird by bird".

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Happy belated Birthday! I hope you had a wonderful day, and may all the joy & beauty you share with us continue to come to you in return, every day of this coming year of your life. (P.S. Keep posting pix of indigo buntings, please. Looooove those!)

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Thank you Jeanne! And I'm glad you like buntings because they are a summer favorite for me! Many more to come!

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Happy Birthday, Karen. Lovely as always--amazing birds caught in flight!

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Thank you Ken!

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Happy Birthday.. thanks for all this beauty 🌸🩷

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Thank you Fran!

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Happy birthday! I love barn swallows too - so cute & joyful!

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Thank you

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Happiest days to you!!! Rest well.

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Thank you

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Happy bird day! Thank you for the joy your photos give us throughout the year!

The mallards were my favourite in this batch.

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Thank you

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Glad you are going to get some rest…so vital 👍❤️. And Again… Happy Birthday 🎂🎉👍❤️😍🥰 And loved the bird pictures… all beautiful ❤️

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Thank you Aunt Sharon!

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Happy Birthday!!! I hope you are enjoying a most perfect day! 💚💚💚

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Thank you

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Happy Birthday, Karen! Thank you for sharing your lovely photographs and comments with us. Enjoy the holiday weekend!

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Thank you

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Happiest of birthdays to you, Karen, and thanks for the splendid bird pictures! Hope you have some great days of rest.

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Thank you

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Happy bird day!!! Have a great day and I hope you get your wish for lots of rest! Xoxo ♥️

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Thank you Laura!

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Happy birthday, may birdsongs accompany your rest.

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Thank you Carmine!

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Woohoo!! Happy Birthday Day Karen to you! AND love these birds. Thank you. Enjoy REST.

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Thank you Julie!

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Happy birthday. Great pics!

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Thank you Janet!

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