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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Birds of a Feather

I've had a busy few weeks....with *guests* from Holland and Norway.. did a LOT of climbing, walking, walking, climbing....and now, for the first time in months, my knee (remember my torn knee ligament?), hurts.  I need rest....but it's impossible as the Water Department is in the midst of tearing up my street and replacing the Water Pipes.....  NOISY is an understatement....so, from 8-6...I must flee....
But, before I limp off into the morning, I want to share some photos of Feathered Ones I *met* these past few weeks.

Fresh (really fresh) Dungness Crab!

The Palace of Fine Arts Swans and their Six Cygnets.. 2 months old!


Hmmm...does anyone know what this fellow is?  Sized like a Blue Heron, but he's  brown and spotted!

Mama and Baby Gull on Alcatraz

Cormorants *guard* the Rock!  Sorry it's blurry...

Look closely.....I captured these Blackbirds in mid-air!  Love this photo!

Mr. Red-Winged Blackbird

Mr. Muscovy Duck


Ah, my beloved Stellar Jays......I am so enthralled with their beauty - and their intelligence!



The Jay on the right was talking to his friend....they were having a little argument about Peanuts!




I stashed some peanuts hollowed-out tree....Mr. Jay found them in 10 seconds!



Enroute to Baker Beach, this little one *posed* for me....you can't tell in this photo, but when he spreads his wings, all his inner feathers are as blue as the Stellar Jay......let me know if you *recognise* him!


Okay....the pounding outside has begun.....time to go!

HAW!

Love,

♥ Robin ♥

Posted by Robin at 7:33 AM
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  1. Lisa at GreenbowJuly 18, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    Hi Robin, you have a great collection of bird photos. The first picture you were asking about is a juvenile Night-heron. Black-crowned I think. Hard to be sure without seeing its bill. The other looks like a juvenile Bluebird. Love that photo of the blackbirds flying. Great capture. HAW.

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    1. RobinJuly 19, 2012 at 8:49 AM

      Lisa - thank you so much for the information! You are my *Go To* Girl for Bird info! I love that *Night Heron*....and a Bluebird!
      I have never seen one in SF before... there were 3 or 4 where I took my photo...so I must return and try for some photos that show their beautiful blue feathers!

      Hugs,

      ♥ Robin ♥

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  2. marianneJuly 18, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Oh dear dont walk too much now give that leg a rest.
    If they make too much noise take a book to the park and read there or in a museum .......
    Wonderful pictures of the birds dear. I have no idea what that last one is. certainly something what we dont have here!
    And that brown spotted bird I dont recognize either!
    Love that stellar jay and those blackbirds in flight!
    Wow your camera makes nice pictures ;)
    Yesterday the postman came with a special delivery from RI ;)
    HAW!
    ♥M

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    1. RobinJuly 19, 2012 at 8:52 AM

      Hi Zus...thank you for your concern about this darn knee of mine...but I really had no choice....had to leave as the noise was unbearable...

      Hey....my new camera IS a huge improvement, isn't it? A-ha-ha!

      I am so happy that R.I. package arrived!!!!!!

      Love,

      ♥ R ♥

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  3. sukipoetJuly 18, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    you have an amazing array of wildlife in that thar city. ohh, the noise....i dislike noise, that drilling into cement or whatever they need to do. be careful of that knee.

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    1. RobinJuly 19, 2012 at 8:53 AM

      Suki - it really is fascinating to see how much *Wildlife* still thrives in SF!

      Yes....the noise has been beyond dreadful...they are a little beyond my home now...almost at the top of the hill......so I hope the *end* is coming next week....

      Love,

      ♥ Robin ♥

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  4. Cris, Artist in OregonJuly 18, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Yes I think that is a Western Bluebird in the last shot. Great catch on the flying black birds too. You always have such great photos. Love the Stellar Jays. We have them here too. they let me know very loudly when I haven't gotten the food out early enough in the mornings for them. :)) Oh and that Muscovy duck. My Neighbors Ducklings are going to look like that when they get older. Sad. LOL They are so cute right now.

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    1. RobinJuly 19, 2012 at 8:58 AM

      Cris....when I saw your Stellar Jay sketches last week, I smiled... besides their amazing beauty -
      I love their *voices*....and can now identify them before I see them!

      Ah, don't say that about the Muscovies....I think they are really cool...they look like 19th Century Venetian Party Goers! The one at Stow Lake is by himself....so I wonderd if they, like Swans, mate for life.... This one was so happy to see me...his tail feathers began shaking....wish I could have captured that!

      HAW!!!!

      Love,

      ♥ Robin ♥

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  5. kjJuly 18, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    robin, the blue in that last shot is robin's egg blue! that is a beautiful photo. are you enjoying your camera?

    i am sorry to hear about your knee: i hope it behaves

    love
    kj

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  6. TeriJuly 19, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Love, love love this 'bird' bunch!! How did you know I have been missing Sunshine and needed to see these.

    Hugs

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    1. RobinJuly 21, 2012 at 9:22 AM

      Ah, Teri...I wish I could have *met* a White Bird for you.... Sunshine has been in my thoughts a lot as of late....

      Love,

      ♥ Robin ♥

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  7. Secret Agent WomanJuly 19, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Oh, I came here to tell you that was a young night heron, but I see Lisa beat me to the punch! I love all the herons.

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    1. RobinJuly 21, 2012 at 9:24 AM

      Hi CS....you and Lisa are my *Go-to-Bird-Girls*!!! Thank you for the info....I am so intrigued by the Night Herons - their name, their colouring....

      I love all Herons too.....I never get tired of watching them!

      Hugs,

      ♥ Robin ♥

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  8. MimJuly 20, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    oh robin - these are lovely and I wasn't aware that you spoke "blue jay" teehee! be careful with your knee - have you tried earplugs to make it easier to stay home???

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    1. RobinJuly 21, 2012 at 9:27 AM

      Mim, now remember, I only speak *STEllAR Blue Jay*! A-ha-ha!

      Thanks for the earplugs tip....but there is so much noise and actual building shaking going on...it's too much to bear at home.... hopefully next week will be the end!!! (My knee certainly hopes so!)

      Love,

      ♥ Robin ♥

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