Lonely Cardinal and Stuff
Hi all,
Caught sight of the female cardinal above sitting in the feeder. Just trying to get out of the rain-soaked, November, windy world I guess. At first, it was difficult to distinguish for sure that the thing was even a bird, but binoculars and the Olympus confirmed the lonely fact. Normally, the hope of spotting a bird, and then trying to set up the tripod, load the camera with batteries and memory card, focus, and actually take the desired picture is a dim hope indeed. Yet this little soul remained still for at least 20 minutes... probably "seeking shelter from the storm" as Bob Dylan might say. I wonder how many people are like that small creature this time of year. How many Americans are cornered by financial woes, depression, addiction, old age, loneliness, family problems, and God only knows what else in this time of winter and "joy"?
And on a lighter note, I noticed this in my Inbox tonight and thought I'd share it with you...
Yeah... 'Tis the season for companies to discover the value of free shipping. Jeez, hasn't eBirdseed been doing that year round? Look, I'm no great company salesman (and this blog was never meant to be a sales conduit), but facts are facts. (Brace yourself because I'm about to get on my soapbox.) Back in June of 2007, I wrote a hopefully-funny little post about some tattered being named Bill who has to pick up a bag of bird seed after a grinding week of work. The point of that post, and of this tirade, is that gift-giving (and sometimes life in general) doesn't have to be so difficult. You find quality product, good customer service, and hassle-free ordering, and then you buy it online and have it shipped to your door. Done. I cannot stand the little "(plus shipping and handling)" gremlins that haunt virtually all online stores except eBirdseed.com. Just tell me what the price is and send me my derned stuff! There... I feel better now and will step down from the soapbox.
See you by the feeders,
CapeCodAlan
Cornell Ornithology Laboratory: Inside Birding
Cornell Ornithology Laboratory: All About Birding
Comments
Regarding eBirdseed.com, I have communicated with them via email and by phone with the Owners. They have always been willing and very generous in sharing their knowledge and experience with me. You are correct, orders are shipped at no charge. I like that. And they were received when promised. I'm glad to express my pleasure in dealing with eBirdseed. They led me to your blog website. What more could I ask for? Well, maybe a bag of Milo bird seed. LOL.
Cheers,
Harry "Gipper" Morris
Posted by: Harry Morris | November 28, 2009 12:42 PM