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Herons, horses and a lamb, oh my!

September 6, 2013 by Mary Frances 20 Comments

We are finishing up a week of vacation here in the country, before I head to the LongHouse Food Revival this afternoon, which I am very excited about! While we worked most of the time, due to new accounts coming in (yay!), it is still nice to sleep a little later, stay up and watch old movies and go for long bike rides in the afternoon.

We also have this gorgeous heron who has appeared right up the street from our house. He appears on either side of the road near these two ponds. I have been so near to him and damn it, no matter how quietly I stop, open my fanny pack and take out the phone, I can’t access the camera fast enough, and he majestically flies off!Heron on a pond in upstate New York.

He or she is so beautiful. I want to share him with you. But this is the best I can do from a distance, so the quality of the photo is not good. But I am so happy he has come so near to us. Several years ago there was another heron who had babies in a nest way up atop a dead tree trunk in the neighboring town of Gallatin. That area is also on one of my bike routes. But they have been gone now for two or three years.Horses in upstate New York.

Check out the beautiful horses in our area, and that magnificent Hudson River Valley light. This is late in the day, around 6 pm. No wonder many artists came here to paint. It is already getting chilly here, so they have their blankets on.Baby lamb, 7 days old in upstate New York.

And then there’s Domino, the new baby lamb of our farmer friends, Ethel and Tom. This little guy is 7 days old!! He’s standing, walking, smelling, will let you pet him. Isn’t that amazing for 7 days old?

Life in the country. Ain’t it grand?!

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  1. apuginthekitchen says

    September 6, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    How beautiful it is, I would love to go to the country, it’s been a VERY long time since I have gone anywhere. That little Domino is just adorable and what a beautiful setting with the wild flowers. Yes, I can see why an artist would want to be there, it has to be so inspiring.
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    • Mary Frances says

      September 6, 2013 at 3:04 PM

      It really is an inspiring place! Domino’s coat was soooo soft!

      Reply
  2. Jovina Coughlin says

    September 6, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Beautiful photos. I have a resident heron at my beach, who loves to follow the fisherman.
    The Revival looks very interesting and a great place to pick up new ideas. Have a great time.
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    • Mary Frances says

      September 9, 2013 at 9:08 AM

      Aren’t they just so beautiful, Jovina? I love watching them fly. Their wingspan is huge!

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  3. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    September 7, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    Domino.. what a cute (and apt) name for an adorable little animal. Loved the photos – so peaceful.
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    • Mary Frances says

      September 9, 2013 at 9:09 AM

      Domino is so adorable!! And his coat is so darn soft!! Ethel said she was going to make a sweater. 🙂

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  4. yummychunklet says

    September 7, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Great post and photos!
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    • Mary Frances says

      September 9, 2013 at 9:10 AM

      Thanks!!

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  5. ChgoJohn says

    September 8, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    How very idyllic and such a nice place in which to spend some time! Amazing, at dusk some nights, I see a heron fly overhead. One day I’d love to learn its departure and arrival points. I hope you enjoy whatever time you’ve left in The Valley.
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    • Mary Frances says

      September 9, 2013 at 9:12 AM

      Thanks John! It is beautiful here – and isn’t it amazing how well they blend in to the surroundings?

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  6. deliciouslynell says

    September 10, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    So cute! That lamb is just too cute!

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    • Mary Frances says

      September 21, 2013 at 6:41 PM

      I know!! I have some updated photos I’ll have to post for you!

      Reply
  7. Bam's Kitchen says

    September 11, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    Little Domino is adorable and what a great way to relax at the end of the season.
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    • Mary Frances says

      September 21, 2013 at 6:42 PM

      Yes – thanks!! : )

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  8. CCU says

    September 12, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    I feel at peace and in love, just looking at these photos 😀

    Cheers
    CCU
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    • Mary Frances says

      September 12, 2013 at 5:54 PM

      So glad. 🙂

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  9. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    September 13, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Awww, Domino is so adorable! Lovely photos 🙂
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    • Mary Frances says

      September 14, 2013 at 2:36 PM

      He is!! Stay tuned for an update on Domino.

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  10. Francesca says

    September 16, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    precious lamb!
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    • Mary Frances says

      September 21, 2013 at 6:42 PM

      Exactly!!

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