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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Bluebirds, Butterflies, Bison and..... Potpourri

As I write this on a damp Tuesday Morning, the Storm Clouds are gathering out over the Pacific....  we had rain last night and there is more on the way.  Sunday and Monday though, were cold but Sunny....and I was out and about with my trusty Canon...
Storm Clouds on the Horizon


Glorious Spring Colours....



The *Palace Swans*




*Feed Us*!  (Look at those Amber Eyes!)





 Artists Capturing the Beauty of a Sunny Day




The *Bluebird of Happiness*!



He was kind enough to stay long enough for me to take a few shots!







Mr. Muscovy - Cris - just for you in Oregon!










Mr. Bison takes a rest...




*Buffalo Butts*!


The End......a-ha-ha!

Love,

♥ Robin ♥


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  1. sukipoetFebruary 19, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    thank you for the lovely animal tour of SF. the reflections in the palace swans photo are beautiful. and the touches of pink in the top photo. all really but those two and the second photo also, the pinks. far far from that here.

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  2. RobinFebruary 19, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Ah, but Suki, these photos were from yesterday and Sunday..today, it's storming, wind howling.... don't even want to try to capture it from my roof. I know Spring seems far away up on your Mountain....but, it will come... it's good you are busy with remodeling both houses and preparing for Spring. This year, you will experience a true re-birth....

    Love,

    ♥ R ♥

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  3. studio loloFebruary 19, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Where are those buffalo?? When Bri and I were heading out to CA from here we'd shout "BISON!!" at every heard of anything we saw. It was hilarious! We did it on the way back as well.

    The swans look like they're swimming in gold. Wow. Beautiful.

    I love Mr. Scrub Jay pretending to be a Bluebird :)

    All the photos are pretty and surely signs of Spring. None of those signs are here yet, trust me!

    xoxo
    Lo♥

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    1. RobinFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:00 AM

      Lololo....... the Bison are in the Western-most part of the park...close to North Lake. (Where the Raccoons live.)

      I was lucky to pass by as they were up close...often, they are far down their pasture. Don't you love them? I laughed to imagine you and Bri shouting *Bison* as you drove across the country!

      Swans are doing well...but Blueboy (the papa) is not very happy with the two remaining Cygnets...I fear one or both may be males...

      I know Spring is a faint dream for you now....but...it's coming....really!!! Blowing Cherry Blossom Petals to you.....

      Love,

      ♥ LS ♥

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  4. Cris, Oregon ArtistFebruary 19, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    I read Bluebirds, Butterflies and Bison and said WHAT? Bison?? Yes where are they?
    Love the swan pix and the Artists painting. Did you get any of what they were painting? Oh and I love the Muscovy duck. They really are a domestic duck, Our neighbors Muscovy's never did get quite so thick with red around the face like this one. You are getting the storm and not us, but we will be getting one in a day or so here. Our nice warm sunny lull is about over.. boo hoo. :)

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    1. RobinFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:04 AM

      Cris, the Artists were painting the front section of the Palace of FIne Arts....it's a beautiful building, surrounded by the lake... I keep meaning to do a post on it.... but always get distracted with the Swans, Herons, Egrets....soon, I promise!

      This Muscovy lives (with four others) in one of the GG lakes... he was a character - not camera-shy at all!

      The storm left us yesterday...but oh...is is cold (for West Coast People).... snow on Mt. Tam and Mt. Diable yesterday!

      Hope the Sun returns to you soon!

      Love,

      ♥ Robin ♥

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  5. MimFebruary 20, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    oh I love to see these pics and the green green grass - I miss it. you live in such a beautiful area - really!!!

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    1. RobinFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:07 AM

      Mim.... thank you...it IS a lovely area.....I am feeling grateful that I could stay here...

      Your area is equally lovely... (hey, I know - I was there)! And you have the 4 Seasons... (which I miss..)

      Time to come West for a visit!

      Love,

      ♥ Robin ♥

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  6. marianneFebruary 20, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    Bisons in SF?! Where?
    Wonderful pictures of what seemed a wonderful day. too bad you were hit by a storm and bad weather....... Here it is still cold :(
    But I am heading to the sun tomorrow

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    1. RobinFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:09 AM

      Dear *M*...I promise we WILL go visit the Bison on your next trip! I will take you on my 6 mile hike....which will NOW be a *Piece of Cake* for you! A-ha-ha!

      The Storm has left - it's sunny, but cold.....

      Safe travels tomorrow as you head for the Sun!

      Love,

      ♥ R ♥

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  7. WillowFebruary 24, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Oh what a pretty post. ... wishing I was some place springy-ish lol My blog has been just a snowy wonderland this month ...what a refreshing visit it was to drop in here on yours !
    Be Well
    Willow

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    1. RobinFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:29 AM

      Willow, hello! Snowy Wonderlands are pretty wonderful....
      I am sure Spring will arrive soon and shower you with warmth and colour!

      Hugs to you,

      ♥ Robin ♥

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  8. TeriFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Wow, despite your fog, it really looks like spring there. Love the colors. Your animals and birds and butterflies and , well okay, buffalo butts are wonderful.
    The painters are intriguing and I want to go sit with them and paint.

    Hugs

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    1. RobinFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:31 AM

      Hi Teri...yes, Spring has arrived early.... everything in bloom and soon, baby - everything! (Glad you liked those *Buffalo Butts*.....I just had to take that photo -a-ha-ha!)

      I thought of you, Cris and Lynn when I saw the painters with their easels.....

      Love,

      ♥ Robin ♥

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  9. Amanda SummerFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    lucky you twin!! spring is far from arriving here, but one can only hope..and looking at your fotos it feels a little closer. lovelove the pink tipped tree, amber eyed ducks and the bison!!

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    1. RobinFebruary 26, 2013 at 7:55 AM

      Dear *Twin*....I hope you are not snowbound! I think of you and my friends in the Midwest....what a powerful Winter you are having... I know you are already longing for warm, golden beaches and blue skies.... hold on... Spring is coming!

      I'm pleased you liked those Amber-eyed Ducks...they made my day - as they are not full-time residents in SF...

      Love - and a big kiss to Mia!

      ♥ Robin ♥

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  10. soulbrushFebruary 26, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Yup looks like that here too, grey and cold and gruesome. I am so tired of it --- want the sun and my daffodils to grow- come one daffs.Then I know Spring is round the corner. lotsa hugs to you.

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    1. RobinFebruary 26, 2013 at 7:55 AM

      Jossie..;hang on....Spring is coming! Best of luck at your Showing on Saturday!

      Love,

      ♥ Robin ♥

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