Bird Watching

[mittenmaker]

I have heard of scuppernongs. . .I think from Gone With the Wind. . .I think it's mentioned about Scuppernong wine, after Yankees had invaded Tara. . .? (Don't you just LOVE GWTW??????) *swoon*

[Shandeh]

I have heard of scuppernongs. . .I think from Gone With the Wind. . .I think it's mentioned about Scuppernong wine, after Yankees had invaded Tara. . .? (Don't you just LOVE GWTW??????) *swoon*

My sister loves scuppernong or muscadine wine, but it's too sweet for me. I prefer rose, chablis, or white zinfandel.

I was amazed recently to find that Gone with the Wind was streaming on Netflix!

[mittenmaker]

I love the book, I should re-read it. . .the sequel "Scarlett" was good, but not the same kind of good as the original. . .my husband doesn't get GWTW or The Sound of Music. Must be a drag to be a guy. . .

I don't care for sweet wine either. . .when I see wines labeled Sweet Red on store shelves, I wince!
I prefer big scary reds (Cabs and old vine Zins) --when I can get my greedy little hands on a good one (husband buys good ones for me for special occasions--wine and Jo-Ann gift cards! ) -- I also like meritage; I'm a little on the fussy side when it comes to whites. They have to be Chards with a LOT of personality! A good Pink wine to try is Pink Truck (not sweet/bubblegummy), or Barefoot White Zinfandel (lots of hints of strawberry!)
I also love Sake. . .good chilled on a hot summer day!

[Shandeh]

Omigosh! Omigosh!
Look at this photo I captured this past week.

Robin on Mailbox 2 by Shandeh, on Flickr

I was leaving one of my piano students' homes, and I noticed the robin sitting on the mailbox post, so prettily. I remembered that I had my camera with me, so I slowly reached in my purse and pulled it out. Amazingly, the bird didn't fly away. I quickly took a shot, then another. Then, I stepped a little closer, pushed the "focus" button on the camera, and got this beauty. I wanted to take a few more, but it flew away.

[mittenmaker]

What a picture-perfect picture, Shandeh!
Thank you for sharing this lovely moment!

[Shandeh]

What a picture-perfect picture, Shandeh!
Thank you for sharing this lovely moment!

It was such an awesome moment! I felt like I was in storybook land or something....so dreamy...like I was floating. I can't believe the robin didn't fly away.

[mittenmaker]

I know what you mean, Shandeh. I felt the same way late last winter when I captured this Cardinal in a snowy afternoon.

[Shandeh]

I know what you mean, Shandeh. I felt the same way late last winter when I captured this Cardinal in a snowy afternoon.

Sweet!

[Patzt]

What a lovely time I've just had viewing the photos of birds in this topic. I'll have to see what I have to share with you all.

Thanks so much for the enjoyment you've brought me.

[Patzt]

We were visiting friends on New Year's Day and while we were enjoying brunch, this little fellow had a good look as us! I like juncos.

"I see you in there!"