Comments on: Winter’s Most Exquisite Spirit

By: Stacy Ratel

Stacy Ratel — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:02:08 +0000

Thank you very much Cindi! This was certainly one of my favorite birding moments. xo and Love, Stacy.

By: Cindi Tarshis

Cindi Tarshis — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 22:00:07 +0000

Stacy-
What a beautiful blog and a magnificent photo!!!

By: Stacy Ratel

Stacy Ratel — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:37:29 +0000

Hi Johnny,

Thank you very much for reading my feature! You’re not a stranger to the emotions felt when discovering Snowy Owls in the wild, and are very talented at capturing them in action! It’s an uplifting feeling when you spot one, isn’t it?

By: John Bacaring

John Bacaring — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:21:34 +0000

Loved that story of your Snowy Owl adventure!

By: Stacy Ratel

Stacy Ratel — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:13:32 +0000

Thank you very much for your kind and entertaining comment. With confidence, you are most certainly the Snowy Owl connoisseur, so if you feel my depiction of a Snowy Owl event is accurately narrated, I’ve achieved what I intended to accomplish.

I’m very appreciative of your inspirational and uplifting sentiment.
Fondly,
Stacy

By: Vince

Vince — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 20:38:59 +0000

As an avid Snowy Owl fan, I’m enamoured with you portrayal of the moment.

Clearly you have captured the visceral nature of what it’s like to experience these birds. Stand up and give yourself a hand.

Keep your wings up young lady, the future is bright.

By: Stacy Ratel

Stacy Ratel — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:32:34 +0000

Thank you very much Raffi. Indeed, it was an astonishing experience! You may find your niche as an engineer, zoologist, or wherever else the wind blows you. Anybody would be lucky to have you on their team, and I’m incredibly grateful you are on mine.

By: Stacy Ratel

Stacy Ratel — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:25:02 +0000

Thank you very much Ariel. The possibilities of what you might see in the field are endless. Of course many bird species, foxes, coyotes, seals, and deer, but you never know unless you venture outdoors. You are always welcome to join me.

By: Stacy Ratel

Stacy Ratel — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:18:34 +0000

Thank you very much Jimmy, the setting was one we both know very well. My journey began with hope in my heart and I was astonished, absolutely awestruck by this fortunate event in nature.

By: Stacy Ratel

Stacy Ratel — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:06:11 +0000

Thank you very much Rob. As a master photographer from the other side of the Atlantic, you’re not a stranger to the emotions evoked by rare and magnificent wildlife encounters, such as observing a Snowy Owl. This was a euphoric event, a delightful lifer I will always remember.

By: Raffi

Raffi — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:41:22 +0000

Sounds like a magical adventure, making me wanna be a zoologist instead of an engineer

By: Stacy Ratel

Stacy Ratel — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:37:30 +0000

Hello Mrs. Newman,

Thank you very much for reading my WCS Wild View blog. Searching for wildlife is challenging and very rewarding. One never knows what will be observed, and often what is seen is different from what was anticipated. I’m very grateful for thoughtful comments and am so glad you were able to feel as I felt at the beach, with a Snowy Owl right before my eyes.
Sincerely,
Stacy

By: Ariel

Ariel — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:27:25 +0000

Written like a true ornithologist!

By: Stacy Ratel

Stacy Ratel — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:25:01 +0000

Hello Malachi,
Thank you very much for reading my Snowy Owl blog! I am very grateful for your enthusiastic comments.
Sincerely,
Ms. Ratel

By: Stacy Ratel

Stacy Ratel — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:23:06 +0000

Hello Kage,
Thank you very much for reading my Snowy Owl blog! I’m very proud of all you do too. Once school resumes, I am hoping to take you with our class to visit the Bronx Zoo in person together, where we will be able to see Hedwig and his friends.
Sincerely,
Ms. Ratel

By: Stacy Ratel

Stacy Ratel — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:19:02 +0000

Hi Zahra,
Thank you very much for reading my blog and for your kind words. I’m very sensitive to my experiences when observing wildlife and hope that reading this will increase your awareness when you are outdoors. You never know what you might discover!
Sincerely,
Ms. Ratel

By: Jim Donohe

Jim Donohe — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:39:12 +0000

I really love this piece. It really captures the magic of seeing this incredible bird in a dramatic setting!

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:28:27 +0000

Stacy’s writing and photography takes you in the magic of the moment. Funny how her students realize their teacher’s (other) talents.

By: Ellen Newman

Ellen Newman — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:06:23 +0000

This is an extraordinary piece! The photo captured is amazing, and I’m sure it wasn’t easy to get. The narrative gives the reader the sense of actually being there. Beautifully done!!

By: Malachi Morales

Malachi Morales — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 14:29:14 +0000

She is pretty good. So cool that your own teacher gets to write for the bronx zoo.

By: Malachi Morales

Malachi Morales — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 14:27:09 +0000

WaIt a MiNutE tHaTs mY tEaChEr

By: Kage Bogart

Kage Bogart — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 14:27:09 +0000

I am a student in her 6th grade remote science class.I am very proud of her!

By: Zahra Nahshal

Zahra Nahshal — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 14:26:12 +0000

It is very amazing, that you found a snow owl. You even made the article sound very detailed. That is very nice because not everyone is pacific of what they see, hear or feel.