tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post7220344909045684108..comments2023-07-26T17:20:34.426+02:00Comments on Elephant's Eye: Spirulino our rescued sparrow and friendsDiana Studerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-5816690320050305392011-04-13T23:22:20.557+02:002011-04-13T23:22:20.557+02:00great pics! and well done for saving spirulino...great pics! and well done for saving spirulino...SprigBloghttp://www.sprig.co.zanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-34993655567934059282011-04-12T08:46:39.094+02:002011-04-12T08:46:39.094+02:00That Spirolino is one lucky bird Diana. I love the...That Spirolino is one lucky bird Diana. I love the way he is often surrounded by friends - seems like a pretty good quality of life, though anything beats becoming a cat snack. The oil spill - and attendant rat problem - is shocking but sadly not surprising. We are so very good at wrecking portions of this wonderful planet. On the upside, today I learnt that we are trialling a bee corridor idea in the UK, to provide nectar "roads" for pollinators to move across large areas. Since the process will require co-operation between lots of different land owners to ensure no gaps and safe routes, I am madly encouraged to hear it is going ahead. Sometimes we behave well.<br /><br />PS Still thinking about your Blotanical and prizes post...Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-9996616766121914762011-04-11T19:01:26.785+02:002011-04-11T19:01:26.785+02:00Well done, I have tried to help so many birds over...Well done, I have tried to help so many birds over the years which have fallen prey to most probably our own cat. The job would have been made a little easier if I had got hold of a cage. Oil related disasters around our shores have resulted in serious loss of life as well as damage to the environment.Alistairhttp://www.aberdeengardening.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-69199391468223678552011-04-11T14:27:17.519+02:002011-04-11T14:27:17.519+02:00Very pretty birds... you are a kind soul, really.....Very pretty birds... you are a kind soul, really...Lrong Limhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16071380270069499888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-60430457403230271552011-04-11T08:52:38.070+02:002011-04-11T08:52:38.070+02:00Its always sad to see a wild bird in a cage, but s...Its always sad to see a wild bird in a cage, but she really would have no life in the wild.Firefly the Travel Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03278794823093520621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-23246246039866318152011-04-11T02:47:20.679+02:002011-04-11T02:47:20.679+02:00Dear Diana, I am still laughing at your comment th...Dear Diana, I am still laughing at your comment that Spirulino reminds you of Sybil. I can just hear him gossiping with his friends. You are so kind to rescue him. The oil spill is so very upsetting. We really must give up our dependency on oil. P xPam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-63497387085049407482011-04-10T23:41:24.500+02:002011-04-10T23:41:24.500+02:00Spirulino is a fortunate little bird to have found...Spirulino is a fortunate little bird to have found a home with you. Thanks for sharing his story. It must be fascinating to watch him interact with all the other birds.debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-18444651047986047292011-04-10T21:09:34.910+02:002011-04-10T21:09:34.910+02:00A lovely post with a sad surprise ending... one wo...A lovely post with a sad surprise ending... one would think that in this day and age of sophisticated radar and navigation aids ships could avoid islands. grrrrAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-79856916040619293872011-04-10T18:40:07.908+02:002011-04-10T18:40:07.908+02:00What a wonderful post - it's so cool that your...What a wonderful post - it's so cool that your rescued bird and wild birds that hang out w/ him! (Love the 'Happy Hour'!!)Shyrlenehttp://thebunniesbuffet.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-60233395518235273902011-04-09T19:46:37.648+02:002011-04-09T19:46:37.648+02:00To Wes and Sherryl, welcome to new visitors from m...To Wes and Sherryl, welcome to new visitors from my techie Ari Herzog sector of blogs I read!<br /><br />To my readers mostly from Blotanical - I love your comments - they bring my posts to vivid life. We often hear Spirulino in his cage - reminds me of Sybil in Fawlty Towers - And then ... what did you do ... OH he never! ... a long involved excited conversation with one of his friends ;~)Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-4342172601426525982011-04-09T19:31:35.461+02:002011-04-09T19:31:35.461+02:00What beautiful pictures you have here. Wes Towers ...What beautiful pictures you have here. Wes Towers left a comment on my latest blog post. (We're talking about following bloggers outside of our niche.) He mentioned how refreshing your stories are. It's nice to meet you. I agree with Wes!Sherryl Perryhttp://keepupwiththeweb.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-75104618681419361302011-04-09T15:19:13.740+02:002011-04-09T15:19:13.740+02:00What an interesting story. I wouldn't have th...What an interesting story. I wouldn't have thought of keeping a wild bird in a cage. Good for you, and for him. I hope he continues to get stronger. The pic of his 'friends' on the cage is priceless!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-21881065814994687362011-04-09T14:49:46.244+02:002011-04-09T14:49:46.244+02:00Loved this post, Diana. What a great compromise to...Loved this post, Diana. What a great compromise to keep a wild bird safe and happy enough to sing in his cage. In China, bird keepers take their charges for morning 'strolls' to meet other birds and have fresh air. Perhaps Spirulino would like to see some sights too. Very charming shots of his feathered friends. <br /><br />LauraLaura Bloomsburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163589497828975276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-61235902389482461972011-04-09T09:10:11.062+02:002011-04-09T09:10:11.062+02:00Hi, Diana.
I often see you in Ari's blog and ...Hi, Diana.<br /><br />I often see you in Ari's blog and you have commented on my blog as well, but this is the first time that I really took a long look at your site. (Sorry I was so slow in doing that but I am spreading my wings these days and taking on more blogs, hopefully I can keep up.) And, I am loving what I see. I am a nature lover myself and usually take walks to refresh my mind and relieve myself of work stress. So, I am really glad I finally decided to come over. <br /><br />You are one compassionate person. What you did to this wonderful fellow here is amazing and I am happy I got here.<br /><br />Kudos to you, Diana! Enjoy your weekend. ;)Wes Towershttp://www.omnificdesign.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-67835697568836179372011-04-09T05:16:49.130+02:002011-04-09T05:16:49.130+02:00He is living such a better life with you, and most...He is living such a better life with you, and most likely would not have survived in the wild for long. Great that he has friends over to visit for "tea".<br /><br />Jen @ Muddy Boot DreamsRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-12691864661003803262011-04-09T04:30:06.503+02:002011-04-09T04:30:06.503+02:00Your sweet little sparrow has captured my heart! S...Your sweet little sparrow has captured my heart! So glad he captured yours as well! Lovely post, Diana!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18123627573356760362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-47718791017285676092011-04-09T01:54:19.951+02:002011-04-09T01:54:19.951+02:00Found you through your comment at Muddy Boot Dream...Found you through your comment at Muddy Boot Dreams. I am Brenda with the Cozy Little Shoppes, and I do LOVE your birds. I am a bird-lover as well. Just getting ready to post some pics I took today. Happy birding!<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-73812863783117112012011-04-08T22:56:55.320+02:002011-04-08T22:56:55.320+02:00Loved the story about your little foundling and al...Loved the story about your little foundling and all his friends. I think he is living a pretty good life. The oil problem is in our (the consumer's) hands. No government or nonprofit or corporation is going to fix it as long as we demand it. We have only ourselves to blame for what is happening on Nightingale Island.Carolyn @ Carolyn's Shade Gardenshttp://carolynsshadegardens.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-81112247293271480402011-04-08T22:21:49.784+02:002011-04-08T22:21:49.784+02:00What a wonderful bird story. You're very kind ...What a wonderful bird story. You're very kind and so considerate of the little bird's needs. I like it that he has friends all about him. It must make him even more content.<br /><br />Oil and disaster just go hand in hand. When will we learn?Teresa Ohttp://thecottageonthecorner.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-87262381785081274082011-04-08T20:21:32.333+02:002011-04-08T20:21:32.333+02:00That was a fantastic post for your little friend.
...That was a fantastic post for your little friend.<br />And you took great pictures. Bravo.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15292477659593929167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-83330985431878974922011-04-08T19:50:23.539+02:002011-04-08T19:50:23.539+02:00Spirulino reminds me a little of Frodo. Lots of w...Spirulino reminds me a little of Frodo. Lots of wild friends, in Frodo's case the birds, bunnies, squirrels etc., and an odd enemy or two. Looks like your little sparrow has a wonderful quality of life, and I can just imagine the din around happy hour. The poor Rockhoppers, I used to work as an oil spill responder, and the amount of work, and resources it takes to save even just a few, is remarkable. Penguins are usually resilient, but as you point out, this hit at the wrong time of year, and it's so sad to see.Curbstone Valley Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714297348566721344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-80794126878671840492011-04-08T19:20:45.570+02:002011-04-08T19:20:45.570+02:00Good of you to look after the little thing. I prai...Good of you to look after the little thing. I praise your compassion. As for the ship, it seems like whatever we touch we ruin sometimes, doesn't it?Susan in the Pink Hathttp://inkandpenstemon.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.com