Monica Knits

Although I first saw the robins February 22nd, it wasn't until the last few days that the weather cooperated and the robins felt comfortable with us around (GSP and I). It was a cold morning when I took this photo, so the birds are fluffed up to keep warm. They are hunting worms and have found a few as the day warms and the ice melts.

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Yesterday and overnight so much of the snow melted in our front yard that it created a pond. With an early morning mix of freezing rain, followed by snow and now an afternoon rain, the shallow pond has grown to about one half acre and has attracted a flock of 35-40 ducks and a few geese! Never before have I seen so many ducks in our yard--they must have stopped over to wait out the storm.

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Crocheted in size 20 or 30 cotton, this rooster can be used to embellish a pillow, curtain or antimacassar. Shown before blocking. It measures 9" wide by 8" high (23.5 cm x 21 cm).

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This local pond is the only place where I see a green heron. They are smaller than white or great blue herons, but still elegant and beautiful. I caught this one intent on something in the pond--most likely a turtle or frog as these can usually be seen sunning themselves on logs until a person or heron comes too near.