I and the Bird #134

It's not too late to enjoy the latest edition of the bird-blogging carnival, I and the Bird. Hosted by Grant at Birds on the Brain, you'll find many bloggers' posts as well as related books recommmended by Grant. You might find some items to add to your personal wishlists or to purchase as gifts for other birders.

Mark your calendar for the next edition, which will be hosted by Larry at The Birder's Report. He needs to receive an e-mail with a link to your most recent, noteworthy blog post by Tuesday, Sept. 28.

Our carnival needs hosts in October and November! Contact Mike now to ensure that this unique blog carnival continues through the year.

"I and The Bird" deadline: Tuesday!

If you haven't submitted your blog post for this week's birding carnival, I and the Bird, then you're in luck. The deadline is tomorrow.

Please send the hyperlink and a short description to Laura at Somewhere in NJ. This week's edition will appear on her site on Thursday.

"I and the Bird" birding carnival deadline: Jan. 19

Tomorrow's the last day to submit your contribution to this week's edition of I and the Bird, the biweekly birding carnival. Send the hyperlink and a description of your preferred post to hostess Seabrooke at sanderling AT symbiotic DOT ca.

Don't miss this chance to bring more eyes to your blog! Tune into the Marvelous in Nature on Thursday for this week's edition of the blogging roundup.

I and the Bird contributions due tomorrow

Familiar with the biweekly birding carnival, I and the Bird? The previous edition, crafted quite well by Jason, appeared on Dec. 17.

Tomorrow -- Jan. 5 -- marks the deadline for the next edition, slated for an appearance at Listening Earth Blog on this Thursday. I'm stymied, though, by not finding an e-mail address to which contributions can be sent. Does anyone know what it is?

UPDATE: Mike, the carnival's creator and caretaker, said contributions can go to Andrew at cooeeATlisteningearth.com.au

I and the Bird #115

Do you revel in winter, Henry David Thoreau, nature and birds? Then you don't want to miss the latest edition of I and the Bird, hosted by Jason at Xenogere. He's crafted a wonderful presentation of 20-plus blog posts.

The crackling fire spits and pops. We nestle against its warmth. Outside, the season’s cold rests upon the night. The first snow fell this morning. And just as we have done every first snow these past four decades, Henry David Thoreau and I settle into familiar places around the hearth, warm biscuits and steaming cups of tea plated nearby, heavy woolen throws laying comfortably across our laps.

To my mind nothing speaks more beautifully of the year’s transition than the tapestries he weaves with simple words placed in expert patterns. Our fireside visits embrace the season, welcome it, give it a nod and a smile and a warm handshake. Many an hour have we spent sitting together on evenings such as this, hearing wind rattle windows, watching flames dance warmly, losing ourselves in comfortable thoughts of nature.

Aren't you tempted to settle into a comfortable chair and read I and the Bird? Perhaps you'd like to contribute to the next edition? Send your submission by Jan. 5, 2010, to Listening Earth Blog (but I couldn't find an e-mail address to which you can send your submission; perhaps you'll have better luck).

"I and the Bird" carnival deadline: today!

Bird bloggers! Have you sent a submission to Thomas for this week's I and the Bird? Today's the deadline for your chance to share your most recent and masterful post with birders around the world. Make Thomas' job as the carnival host as easy as possible, and send an e-mail with a detailed description of the post and its hyperlink now.

If your blog has appeared in previous versions of I and the Bird, have you given back by serving as the host? It seems only fair, and if you sign up to host an upcoming edition, then you're ensuring that other bird bloggers can enjoy the worldwide exposure, just as you did. Please contact Mike about hosting an edition.

Did you miss the previous I and the Bird? Here it is, compiled at Twin Cities Naturalist by Kirk Mona.

Some of us enjoy hosting the carnival so much that we do it more than once! WildBird has hosted two editions, #17 on Feb. 16, 2006, and #65 on Dec. 27, 2007. Other blogs have hosted the carnival three or more times! For a complete index with hours of guaranteed pleasurable reading, click here.

Looking forward to Thursday's edition!

deadline: "I and The Bird" carnival!

Did you do it already? Did you send a summary of and the hyperlink for your best recent blog post to Summer?

Your carnival host depends on participants to send submissions in a timely manner, so hop to it if you want to see your post appear in Thursday's carnival!

"I and the Bird" carnival

Curious about the sights and scenes savored by birders around the world? Every other Thursday, you can sample snippets from your peers' birding experiences via I and the Bird.


Ambika hosted this week's edition of the carnival at Madras Ramblings -- and did so with rhyme! More than 20 bloggers -- ranging from California to India to Australia -- contributed to the carnival.

Want to peek at your birding peers? As a bonus, when possible, the post includes photos of the participating bloggers. Always nice to put a face to a name!

The next carnival will appear on Oct. 1. To participate, send a link to your most recent post to Summer before Sept. 29. Mark the deadline on your calendar!

I and The Bird #98

Nick at Biological Ramblings offers a carnival chock-full of species and birders. More than 35 bloggers contributed to the comprehensive review of recent birding posts, so grab a tasty beverage and settle into a comfy chair for a satisfying look at the hobby/sport/lifestyle of birding!

I and The Bird #97

We opened up some beers and set to work.

“What I’m having trouble with,” I told the guys, “is pulling together a coherent theme. A lot of the good themes have been done.”

“Hmmmm…” Chas stroked his beard and scrolled through the submissions. “How about reproduction? It’s a driving force in every bird’s life after all.

Who is we? Do birders really drink beer? Why is a coherent, new theme necessary? Could "Chas" truly refer to Charles Darwin? Answers -- and a fabulous carnival of 30+ post, well prepared by Great Auk -- at I and The Bird #97.

Submissions for the next carnival are due before Tuesday, April 14, to Nick of Biological Ramblings.

I and the Bird #95

Did you miss yesterday's birding carnival, I and the Bird #95? Consider taking time this weekend to peruse the international and varied entries from almost 30 bloggers, compiled by Connie Kogler. Thanks for hosting the carnival, Connie!

IATB #96 will appear on Thurs., March 19, so submissions are due before Tuesday the 17th. Send your links and synopses to Rob Fergus at birdchaser AT hotmail DOT com, and enjoy the worldwide attention to your photos and text!

I and the Bird #92

The new year's second edition of the birding carnival comes to us from Canadian blogger Seabrooke Leckie of the Marvelous in Nature, and she's crafted a fabulous and amusing poem that includes rhyme and meter (it warms my old-fashioned heart!). She skillfully wove 37 bloggers into her wordsmithery, and I applaud her heartily.

To partake in the fun, send a link and summary by Feb. 3 to Vickie for that Thursday's edition.

Want to host a carnival? Mike's looking for enthusiastic and creative bloggers. Let him know of your interest today!

I and the Bird #88

Rick Wright of Aimophila Adventures hosts this week's birding carnival, I and the Bird #88. His witty, concise roundup of links delights me, and his opening image of a Diaethria clymena, 88 butterfly, intrigues me. Enjoy his handiwork with a refreshing beverage next to your keyboard!

Want to share your most recent and most interesting blog post in the next carnival? Send your link with a quick summary to Y C (wee37 AT starhub DOT net DOT sg) by November 25 for the November 26 edition.

As our carnival leader, Mike, wrote:

NOTE: due to the American holiday of Thanksgiving, IATB will be published on a Wednesday, not the traditional Thursday. That means that you had better get your submissions in on time, turkeys.

I and the Bird #86

For a highly entertaining read, visit I and the Bird #86, hosted by N8. He crafted an excellent carnival. You don't want to miss it!

I and the Bird #85

Consider getting gussied up in your favorite theater-going attire and then enjoying the fine performance of "Love and Birding: A Blog Carnival in Three Acts." You'll no doubt crack a grin while soaking up the plethora of posts.

I and the Bird #84

It's Thursday, and it's been two weeks since the last birding carnival, so it must be time for I and the Bird #84. Rob Fergus of The Birdchaser crafted A Beginner's Guide to Bird Blogs and offered tips for starting a blog. Enjoy!

I and the Bird #83

With the offical workweek over, maybe you have more time now to enjoy the most recent edition of the biweekly birding carnival. You'll find I and the Bird #83 at Wrenaissance Reflections.

Her invocation of Three Dog Night at the beginning of the carnival set a wonderful tone and brought back some childhood memories of road trips to the desert. You'll find joy in the world by visiting the carnival and reading some, if not all, of the 40+ links.

Enjoy!

I and the Bird #82

Treat yourself to an "artsy-fartsy" break from your day by placing a refreshing beverage next to your computer and delving into Kathie's presentation of I and the Bird #82 at Sycamore Canyon.

You'll encounter photography, poetry and links galore in this edition of the biweekly birding carnival. More than 20 bloggers contributed posts, providing a plethora of topics to tickle your brain.

Enjoy!

I and the Bird #76

Hie yourself over to Wanderin' Weeta for a delightful party at Uncle Merl's! This edition of the biweekly birding carnival includes more than 20 contributors; will you participate in the next one?

Submissions are due on June 10 to Carrie.

Weekend reading: I and The Bird #75

Did you miss yesterday's carnival, I and The Bird #75? I guarantee that if you cozy up to your computer this weekend with a refreshing beverage next to your keyboard, you'll find interesting posts at that link.

The host, Amila in Sri Lanka, created a quiz based on the 26 posts, and answers can be submitted until May 29. The prizes: three beautiful books, certainly worth your time.

Send your submission for the next carnival to Susannah by Tues., May 27.