Approaching End of the Year

We’re almost at the end of the year 2014…time flies as they say! It’s been a great ride that I’ve enjoyed in life during this year, to be in contact with Nature and also, sharing my experiences via my blog. It was delightful to be in touch with such a nice group of people you are. Here are some things that you must know:

I have always replied to all comments and happily responded to any questions that people has asked me.
I believe that everyone deserves to be thanked with sincerity for even one word to the comment box!
My blog has been my connection to other people from all over the world, regardless of their origins, creeds, race, political preferences, gender or whatever their culture customs may be.
My blog is mainly about birds and things related to birds in general.
I express my opinions but I base them in personal research and reading about it.
I have no hidden agendas nor I profit from any of the things that I do in order to write this blog. As a matter of fact it’s all the opposite, I spend a lot of my time and money doing what I love to do: Photography and preserving Nature. All for the benefit of birds and Nature.

I believe that gradually, step by step we could create the consensus about caring, not only for birds but all creatures in Nature. How? By spreading more information and displaying more images of them! I seriously consider that it’s possible to get more people interested and acquainted with Nature’s beautiful birds!…And of course, with the help of people like you!

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!

Willet

Willet

Willet

Ruddy Turnstone

Brown Pelican

Text and Photographs © HJ Ruiz – Avian101

Tags: birds, Brown Pelican, nature, photography, photos of birds, Ruddy Turnstone, Willet

41 thoughts on “Approaching End of the Year”

neihtn2012 on December 26, 2014 at 8:22 am said:

I am neophyte as far as birds are concerned. Thank you sharing your photos and all the valuable information about birds.

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- avian101 on December 26, 2014 at 10:04 am said:
  
  I thank you for your nice comments and visit to my blogs! 🙂
  
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susanpoozan on December 26, 2014 at 9:45 am said:

Your words touched my heart, thank you for those sentiments and for all the first class photography. Have a great 2015.

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- avian101 on December 26, 2014 at 10:07 am said:
  
  Thanks so much Susan, you are always there to give me encouragement and hope. Have a wonderful 2015! 🙂 ❤
  
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Jet Eliot on December 26, 2014 at 10:42 am said:

Thank you for another great year of delightful photos and interesting information, HJ. I hope 2015 is spectacular! 🐥

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- avian101 on December 26, 2014 at 11:57 am said:
  
  I feel lucky to have great friends such as you Jet! 🙂 ❤
  
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mvschulze on December 26, 2014 at 11:35 am said:

Thanks for your great photos and commentary. Looking forward to more in 2015. M 🙂

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- avian101 on December 26, 2014 at 11:59 am said:
  
  Thank you so much M.! Of course, I’ll do my best! 🙂
  
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clarepooley33 on December 26, 2014 at 11:41 am said:

Well said, HJ! I always look forward to reading your posts and admiring your wonderful photographs. You are always uniformly polite and kind and your love of birds and your family shines through all that you do. Have a very happy and contented new year.

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- avian101 on December 26, 2014 at 12:12 pm said:
  
  Every day I learn that people in other parts of the world, share the same positive attitude I always try to radiate to other thus the world will be a better place! Thanks Clare, you’re part of these people, your kindness is noted always! Let the New Year be a healthy and prosperous for all our good friends! 🙂 ❤
  
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  - clarepooley33 on December 27, 2014 at 8:40 am said:
    
    Thank-you and I second that wish!
belleskittencorner on December 26, 2014 at 1:08 pm said:

Well, there is one thing you forgot to mention! How you ALWAYS give helpful comments and encoragement to me and my blog! So thank you so much for that! 🙂

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- avian101 on December 26, 2014 at 1:24 pm said:
  
  You’re most welcome dear, I just did what anyone would have done. You’ll learn more every day and all your doubts will dissipate. In fact you might even become a leader in this subject! I do appreciate your words! Thanks! 🙂 ❤
  
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  - belleskittencorner on December 31, 2014 at 9:41 am said:
    
    thank you so much!
tootlepedal on December 26, 2014 at 4:34 pm said:

Thank you for your pictures.

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- avian101 on December 26, 2014 at 5:32 pm said:
  
  Thank you for your visits and seeing them. 🙂
  
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Lisa Rest on December 26, 2014 at 5:10 pm said:

Thank you so much for being here and all your birds, research, beautiful photographs and posts and your generous comments on my blog as well. My birds thank you as well! 🙂 By the way this is a wonderful collection of pictures you have in this post.

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- avian101 on December 26, 2014 at 5:40 pm said:
  
  Thank you for being one of most enthusiastic persons about birds that I know. You’re also a good friend that I appreciate.Get well soon Lisa! 🙂
  
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Rolling Harbour on December 27, 2014 at 8:54 am said:

It’s been a good year for bird watching with you! Have a great 2015. RH

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- avian101 on December 27, 2014 at 11:14 am said:
  
  Thank you very much! Have a wonderful 2015! 🙂
  
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Rosa de los Vientos on December 27, 2014 at 1:53 pm said:

You are doing a wonderful job in many ways. Thanks for sharing nature’s beauty and care about birds, such wonderful creatures. Happy 2015.

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- avian101 on December 27, 2014 at 3:24 pm said:
  
  I appreciate your words Rosa! Thank you! Have a wonderful 2015! 🙂
  
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Jane on December 27, 2014 at 5:31 pm said:

I’ve not long discovered your blog, but love the regular beautiful pics and information. Thank you for sharing them with us. I’ve not long had my blog and understand how much time goes into it for no financial reward. I love to read people’s comments though and know how much they’ve enjoyed something. It’s a lovely feeling and that is the reward for me. It’s just nice to be able to express my personal joy about nature and walking with others. 🙂

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- avian101 on December 27, 2014 at 6:46 pm said:
  
  That a wonderful winning attitude Jane! We have to do the best we can with a positive mind and discover what’s life is all about! Thank you very much for your enthusiastic approach, I’m sure that whatever you set your mind to do it will always be okay to lift your spirit and inspire others. 🙂
  
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ChristineR on December 27, 2014 at 10:27 pm said:

For a horrible moment there, H.J., I expected a big ‘but’ at the end! Phew, you gave me a scare. I love seeing your little blue bird in my likes and knowing you have lots of wonderful photos for me to look at when I wander over to your place. ❤ I'm not feeding my birds everyday at the moment as there are so many grasses seeding, but they love their water. All the best for you and yours for 2015. 🙂

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- avian101 on December 27, 2014 at 11:22 pm said:
  
  You have no idea how glad it makes me to read such encouraging words from all my friends. I really appreciate the response to my daily posts and the nice comments about my photographs. I wish for you to have a happy 2015. Thank you Christine! 🙂 ❤
  
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  - ChristineR on December 28, 2014 at 1:09 am said:
    
    ❤ I've almost caught up between today and my last visit here. So many wonderful photos. Thanks so much for sharing.
Garden Walk Garden Talk on December 28, 2014 at 6:57 pm said:

Like you, I too enjoy the birds and protecting where they live. I am happy you do as well. Happy New Year and I hope you continue your fine work. Many fine days of photographing for you in 2015.

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- avian101 on December 28, 2014 at 7:07 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Donna! My best wishes to you for the new year 2015! 🙂
  
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Sharifah on December 30, 2014 at 1:31 pm said:

Thank you HJ for all the beautiful photos that put a smile on my face, and for sharing with us the beauty of nature.

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- avian101 on December 30, 2014 at 1:58 pm said:
  
  Thanks to you dear Sharifah! Have a Happy New Year! 🙂
  
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marcus dilano on December 30, 2014 at 2:18 pm said:

What I enjoy about your blog is that I really do learn a lot about the species of birds you feature.

“By spreading more information and displaying more images of them”.

Definitely working 🙂

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- avian101 on December 30, 2014 at 3:44 pm said:
  
  I’m glad that it works! Thanks so much MD! 🙂 Happy New Year!
  
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- avian101 on December 31, 2014 at 9:32 am said:
  
  Enjoy it! Thanks! 🙂
  
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fodrambler on December 31, 2014 at 9:23 am said:

Your blog has been a real education for me this year and it has been great to learn about birds so far away. I think that I could recognise a few of them now. Of course i totally agree with you that we can give something back by sharing our images and knowledge and our experiences of nature and that the more people who enjoy the subject, the more who will care about it. You encourage others and that is the greatest thing.

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- avian101 on December 31, 2014 at 9:41 am said:
  
  Thanks so much Colin, I admire your dedication to Nature and the care to the wood’s creatures. I learned a great deal from you too! Have a Happy New Year! 🙂
  
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lorriebowden on January 1, 2015 at 8:47 am said:

Beautiful! ! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

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- avian101 on January 1, 2015 at 10:28 am said:
  
  Thank you Lorrie! Happy 2015! 🙂
  
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circadianreflections on January 1, 2015 at 10:23 pm said:

I’ve really enjoyed seeing the birds you see this past year and look forward to 2015! Happy New Year HJ to you and yours!

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- avian101 on January 1, 2015 at 10:43 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Deborah! Happy New Year to you too! 🙂
  
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