Tag Archives: Mallards

Fine, don’t say goodbye, see if I care!

Posted on October 4, 2018 by tinthia

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Did I miss a memo or email? One day I’m feeding a hungry horde of ducks… …and the next day, none! Not a soul. Hurricane Florence blew through and took my ducks with her, I think. I fed my flock … Continue reading →

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Denial

Posted on October 1, 2017 by tinthia

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I refuse to accept the truth. Therefore, I will live in a state of denial. Care to join me? It’s hard to believe summer is ending. How did Labor Day get here so quickly? Wasn’t it yesterday that I posted … Continue reading →

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I know in my heart it is June.

Posted on June 10, 2017 by tinthia

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A Summer’s Day Black bees on the clover-heads drowsily clinging, Where tall, feathered grasses and buttercups sway; And all through the fields a white sprinkle of daisies, Open-eyes at the setting of day. Oh the heaps of sweet roses, sweet … Continue reading →

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The brighter side of life.

Posted on January 12, 2017 by tinthia

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The Concord River woke this week to a world of white–a little snow and birds. Actually, a lot of snow and one bird. But they were both white. A swan visited, taking my breath away and giving the ducks something … Continue reading →

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Did you think I’d forgotten about you?

Posted on January 1, 2017 by tinthia

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Never in a million years! It’s just that, as years go, 2016 wasn’t all that great. Sure, sure, I wrote and published a second book, which is now available on Amazon. (Shameless plug.) However, publishing my two books were pretty … Continue reading →

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The Hawk and the Rock

Posted on October 12, 2016 by tinthia
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There once was a hawk and a rock, on the rock the creatures would stop. ‘I say,’ said the hawk, ‘Why do you sit on that rock, when my talons are a nicer place to stop?’ Blessed be :} Save

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The Battle on the Concord River!

Posted on July 17, 2016 by tinthia

This story comes to you straight from the shore of the Concord River in Billerica, MA. There are no pictures since the author of the story (that would be me) was trapped under her porch and the cameras were in … Continue reading →

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The nursery is open for business!

Posted on May 22, 2016 by tinthia

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Oh baby, we have ducklings! No, not Franny’s ducklings. I haven’t seen Franny in a long time. Not sure if she’s sitting on her nest or became lunch for the eagle. However, Clemant is here. He and a group of … Continue reading →

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Blessed Ostara

Posted on March 20, 2016 by tinthia

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It’s time! It’s here! Let the trumpets sound. Spring has arrived to the Concord River. Or, as Margaret Wise Brown wrote in her iconic book, Pussy Willow: When the pussy willows happen …then it is spring. The pussy willows are … Continue reading →

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And the winners are ….

Posted on March 17, 2016 by tinthia

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(drum roll please) Franny and her mate. Let’s call him Clemant! A little history lesson: last year Franny was my breeding female, along with Harry. Both named after my parents. Well, this year, Franny is back! And her mate is … Continue reading →

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