tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920285342579923379.post8980516944428695861..comments2023-12-25T03:40:42.307-05:00Comments on Through Handlens and Binoculars: Birding By EarScott Namestnikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04039569660182814907noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920285342579923379.post-76102116287232560542010-07-12T22:30:05.674-04:002010-07-12T22:30:05.674-04:00Thanks Justin. I learned the hand-cupping techniq...Thanks Justin. I learned the hand-cupping technique in the Frogwatch training I attended many years ago. I'm glad that my interest in learning bird and insect songs has rubbed off on you... it's my way of thanking you for your passion for plants, which certainly rubbed off on me at Peck Ranch in 1998.Scott Namestnikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039569660182814907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920285342579923379.post-76592073749910915332010-07-12T01:36:29.210-04:002010-07-12T01:36:29.210-04:00Fun post, Scott. I can attest to the fact that yo...Fun post, Scott. I can attest to the fact that you have fantastic ears. I especially like when you cup your hands around them to gather sound waves like a bat sampling sonar. Over the years, you have inspired me to follow suit by sharpening my audio skills for birds and insects. As you say, it opens a whole new world of discovery. As I get older, I find myself turning the radio down a tad to conserve my wet-willy wells for a few extra years. Bad Religion doesn't sound as good at medium volume, but who wants to be a 40 year old punk anyway.Justin R. Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07877215479845339584noreply@blogger.com