"This is the violet hour, the hour of hush and wonder, when the affectations glow and valor is reborn, when the shadows deepen along the edge of the forest and we believe that, if we watch carefully, at any moment we may see the unicorn."


Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Animal Wednesday

It's Animal Wednesday - and...I have some cuties for you!

Does anyone know what kind of Duck this is?   He is not typical for SF...
Coots!  They are plentiful in Winter...and followed me everywhere in the hopes I had food!  I did!  And, of course, I shared!

Mr. Squirrel says, "Thank you for this peanut, but I am saving it for a  rainy day"!

"No one will find it now....a-ha-ha!"

A Muscovy - one of my favourites!  

Another Muscovy! Look at those feet!

Most of the Geese have left...but I found this *Gaggle* on parade the other day.


Meet Charlie - one of the BIGGEST Ravens I have ever met! He is so  smart - and you should hear his *CAW*!  I wish our Lo could meet him....but perhaps one day, she will paint him!


My *Frog Prince*?   

On a personal note, I found out yesterday, my building has been sold and.....I can stay!  
Woo-Hoo!

HAW!

Love,

♥ Robin ♥


Posted by Robin at 2:29 PM
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  1. Cris, Oregon ArtistDecember 12, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    OH WONDERFUL NEWS!!! I would have put that in BIG LETTERS.. :)) Look how close that Raven is sitting next to that guy. Is it friendly? The closest I can come to that duck is a long tailed duck. They do like to winter over by harbors and oceans. Once again that is wonderful news on being able to stay.

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  2. Cris, Oregon ArtistDecember 12, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    Or it could be a male Northern Pintail. They have a brown head and long neck and mostly pale gray wings and like fresh water..sounds more like that. I am looking in my bird book.

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  3. marianneDecember 12, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Happy for you!!! You see all of a sudden life goes at a different direction and things are brightening up. So happy about my surprise schedule ;)
    Lovely animals dear!!!
    Wow such diversity!
    We have hoots here too and only in the winter they come in my garden as there is always food.
    And Mr. Black PoD aka the chicken murderer isn't around any longer to chase them away;)
    HAW ♥

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    1. RobinDecember 13, 2012 at 3:30 PM

      I AM happy about your *surprise scheudule* too!

      Therre really is a lot of *Wildlife* in SF...you just have to look for it!


      I miss PoD* so much...miss his adventures.... even the *Chicken Murdering* ones.....

      See you......(gasp)..SOON!

      Love to all,

      ♥ Your SF Zuster ♥

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  4. TeriDecember 13, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    GREAT NEWS Robin!!!! Your home is still your home.
    That duck is a Pintail, we have those in Wisconsin.
    You and Lo must read the book, "Gift of The Crows" fascinating how intelligent crows and ravens are. I just finised it and now I'm on the lookout for a crow or raven to befriend. :)
    You surely do have lots of wildlife for a big city.

    HAW

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    1. RobinDecember 13, 2012 at 3:32 PM

      Thank you Teri...your prayers helped for sure.

      Mr. Pintail must have stopped for a rest on his way North...he was at a Fresh Water Lake...

      Lo and I will check out that book!

      Love,

      ♥ Robin ♥

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  5. studio loloDecember 13, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    Robin, I believe that is a male Northern Pin Tail duck, a beauty!
    Look him up on Google or Wikipedia :)

    I'm so happy you have these wonderful places to walk. One day, I'll walk beside you! I don't know about the Lyon steps though! ahahahaha!

    I'm thrilled about "no more Nora!!!!!"

    Miss you,

    Love,
    Lo♥

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    1. RobinDecember 13, 2012 at 3:35 PM

      Thnaks for the Pintail info!

      Yes, I am happy I have all these wonderful places to walk..they keep me *sane*...one day we WILL walk them together....and hey, we can do the Lyon Street Steps...just slowly....we can enjoy the views at each level.

      (I am SO THRILLED about No-MORE-Nora!)

      Love,

      ♥ LS ♥

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  6. soulbrushDecember 14, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    I keep up with you in fb now, and am not as good with comments on the blog anymore. But know that I love seeing what you are doing and how you are feeling. So stay snug and warm dear heart. xxx

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    1. RobinDecember 15, 2012 at 10:19 AM

      Jossie, FB works for so many these days...me included!

      You stay warm too...I remember my Winters in London!

      Love,

      ♥ Robin ♥

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  7. sukipoetDecember 14, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    that first duck is just amazing. so happy for your happy news, ooops, one of your snowflakes just landed on my nose. Now, where is MY frog prince. haha.

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    1. RobinDecember 15, 2012 at 10:21 AM

      Sorry that Snowflake fell on your nose! It's hard to *control* them! I fell in love with hat Pintail Duck... he is gorgeous....

      Looks like our Frog Princes have gone into hibernation for the Winter! A-ha-ha!

      Love,

      ♥ Robin ♥

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  8. JosDecember 15, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    That is such brilliant news about you being able to stay put Robin. What a huge HUGE relief that must be. Big huge hug and and extra one too in celebration!!!! xx Jos

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  9. Lynn CohenDecember 19, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    That first duck looks like a drawing/painting to me. I love that you see so many in SF!
    Extra happy for you and your not having to move!
    I remember years ago when my brothers apt. Building in SF was sold and he had to move. What a hassle! Glad you can stay!
    When is Marianne coming???
    Don't want to intrude, but.... ;-)

    Hugs, Lynn

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