tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post7760580322222853383..comments2024-03-03T10:34:09.517-08:00Comments on Red-shouldered Hawks of Tingsgrove and Beyond: Where There is Beauty, Nature Also Can Bring Tragedy~Mary Howell Cromerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-73400561940314361902013-11-06T11:33:42.221-08:002013-11-06T11:33:42.221-08:00What a fantastic trip you had, seeing such a beaut...What a fantastic trip you had, seeing such a beautiful part of the country. I was so saddened reading about the cattle deaths caused by the sudden storm, I can't imagine how awful it was to see it firsthand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-5025328529256450162013-11-06T00:11:18.133-08:002013-11-06T00:11:18.133-08:00Such a beautiful series here Mary! So many gorgeou...Such a beautiful series here Mary! So many gorgeous landscapes & creatures!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17541748309832254889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-1167419128932141262013-11-05T20:29:26.080-08:002013-11-05T20:29:26.080-08:00I think you must be a hawk whisperer! You see and ...I think you must be a hawk whisperer! You see and photograph them constantly. Beautiful photos and the scenery is gorgeous. I read about the cow kill from the deep snow. Ranching and farming is hard enough and I know that has to be a blow to the affected ranchers.Brian Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937257563835611400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-41875117163328028722013-11-05T19:54:20.574-08:002013-11-05T19:54:20.574-08:00enjoyable series though sad re the cows. I would ...enjoyable series though sad re the cows. I would be somewhat frustrated not being able to pull up for photos every now and thenCarole M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13261384312136535762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-2284366352501729202013-11-05T18:20:20.501-08:002013-11-05T18:20:20.501-08:00Wow, so many marvellous images. How sad about the ...Wow, so many marvellous images. How sad about the cows!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07094543520943386032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-60583769825801292982013-11-05T16:09:49.071-08:002013-11-05T16:09:49.071-08:00What a wonderful post! It shows so much beauty an...What a wonderful post! It shows so much beauty and should encourage us all to get out and embrace it. Yes, there may be tragedy to behold. It's an unfortunate part of our existence. How we handle it is what matters and, Mary, I think you handled it quite well in your reporting. Our hearts will be with those who suffered a loss.<br /><br />As you so eloquently posted, a new dawn bring new hope! Thank you!Wally Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121368850135565674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-82753075882424391332013-11-05T12:36:30.087-08:002013-11-05T12:36:30.087-08:00Beautiful photos! What a tragedy for the farmers t...Beautiful photos! What a tragedy for the farmers to lose so many cattle.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249439893293982706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-56928171884136373712013-11-05T11:35:53.913-08:002013-11-05T11:35:53.913-08:00Great photos of a very interesting trip. Very sad ...Great photos of a very interesting trip. Very sad that the storm caused such death and destruction. mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-75305664028688158802013-11-05T11:29:26.247-08:002013-11-05T11:29:26.247-08:00HI Mary Thanks for sharing about your trip but th...HI Mary Thanks for sharing about your trip but that is devastating news about the cattle and farmers, I di hope they get help from the government. Love all your potographs.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-15311524887910549642013-11-05T11:14:47.763-08:002013-11-05T11:14:47.763-08:00Dave, I am so sorry that the one image, intended t...Dave, I am so sorry that the one image, intended to tell a whole story, as I witnessed this entire day for us unfold, touched such a sadness in you. I tried very hard to make it as tender a blow as possible, and I cannot tell you enough how tragic it was for us to witness, but the larger image is that of loss to these ranchers and then the power behind others willing to donate cows to help get them started once again. Take care~Mary Howell Cromerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-66882500150316621472013-11-05T11:10:07.958-08:002013-11-05T11:10:07.958-08:00Impressive and great photos.Impressive and great photos.sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15653385845920275345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-33719425062663213232013-11-05T10:32:30.111-08:002013-11-05T10:32:30.111-08:00unfortunately the sadness overwhelms all the posit...unfortunately the sadness overwhelms all the positives of this post.... Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18161477971524343938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-35289729488459705472013-11-04T08:46:32.946-08:002013-11-04T08:46:32.946-08:00Thank you for sharing your journey. Your shots tak...Thank you for sharing your journey. Your shots taken from the car are really amazing. So sorry to hear of the cattle dying in the snow. Nature's power can be tragic.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-30772511607691452702013-11-04T02:31:58.934-08:002013-11-04T02:31:58.934-08:00Such glorious photos. The cattle deaths are just d...Such glorious photos. The cattle deaths are just devastating ...I had read of this awhile ago on the news and it is hard to imagine the scope of it. <br />I thought of YOU on Saturday morning! :) I was feeding the birds some cracked corn, and then peanuts to squirrels and bluejays and I guess there was so much action going on that we attracted a lovely red tailed hawk . I was able to get very close and got some nice shots and he was just magnificent! :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-68539737294954314362013-11-03T17:36:30.057-08:002013-11-03T17:36:30.057-08:00I enjoyed see the countryside and wildlife from yo...I enjoyed see the countryside and wildlife from your trip. Devastating about the cattle and I do hope your government will help the farmers.<br />JudithJudith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-3816393467037411242013-11-03T14:58:27.626-08:002013-11-03T14:58:27.626-08:00That was so sad the devastation that freak snowsto...That was so sad the devastation that freak snowstorm brought. Those poor ranchers! Those poor cows. You certainly did see a lot on your travels.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-43486796155705680272013-11-03T14:10:38.984-08:002013-11-03T14:10:38.984-08:00Lovely photos from your trip, Mary! It is hard to ...Lovely photos from your trip, Mary! It is hard to pick a favorite, I love them all. I feel sorry for the cow farmers, I hope the government will help them and do it quickly. Thanks for sharing, have a happy week!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-78318782148513033532013-11-03T14:03:17.310-08:002013-11-03T14:03:17.310-08:00How sad...I know it was upsetting to you as much a...How sad...I know it was upsetting to you as much as you love nature and animals. Love your photos and I'm glad you have lots to share. Sweet hugs my friend!~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-82885535650231711322013-10-31T13:44:31.225-07:002013-10-31T13:44:31.225-07:00Beautiful photos and collages - I felt so sorry fo...Beautiful photos and collages - I felt so sorry for the cattle, and the ranchers...that was really devastating.Montanagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16428565909247665015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-89944703136931914232013-10-31T12:16:25.369-07:002013-10-31T12:16:25.369-07:00Blown away by all your images -- but so terribly s...Blown away by all your images -- but so terribly sad about the dead cattle. We saw only once where they were picking them up and it made me want to cry. I thinkwe were probably about a week later than you -- most of the awful work had already been done when we went through. I heard on the NPR we were listening to as we drove about the website to donate cattle . Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-13153199233071485882013-10-31T10:20:21.825-07:002013-10-31T10:20:21.825-07:00Theresa, it was one of the saddest things I have e...Theresa, it was one of the saddest things I have ever witnessed. My heart poured out to those ranchers and their families. We heard that many of them, lost their entire herd. I too, hope that the government will do right by them!Mary Howell Cromerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2601795050810366857.post-18973825825568413492013-10-31T10:16:10.778-07:002013-10-31T10:16:10.778-07:00i know that early, severe snowstorm took so much f...i know that early, severe snowstorm took so much from those ranchers. such heartbreak. i hope the government will give proper aid - thru the farm bill or via fema funds. it will take them years to build their herds back up. <br /><br />we see almost nothing BUT round bales here. i get gleeful when i see someone baling square. :)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.com