Sarah Gray on Flea Market Finds

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Sarah Gray was on ABC yesterday morning discussing flea market finds.
It was a fun segment to wake up to. :)
Watch it HERE


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Rooftop Release

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This is a short video of Brooks, me, and some Chimney Swifts from yesterday evening.
We released (5 of 8) Chimney Swifts, some of which fell down Brooks's chimney last month-plus a few others that were brought to the Wings of Hope Wildlife Rehab this past month.

Chimney Swift Release w/ Amy & Brooks from Amy Shutt on Vimeo.

For rehabilitation and conservation info, as well as general info, on these fascinating little birds click HERE
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July 5-6

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Just a few...

July 5th, Natchez Mississippi at dusk

Summer Tanager on cliff overlooking Mississippi River


Mourning Dove at the cemetery


Chimney Swifts circling their roost

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July 6th, Wings of Hope

Juvenile Mississippi Kite

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Speaking of Kites..a recent book that I really enjoyed:


The Mississippi Kite: Portrait of a Southern Hawk
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Portraits etc.

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Some photographs June 22-28, 2009
Louisiana: Tickfaw, Livingston, and around the house.


























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From Monday....

Video from yesterday at Wings of Hope:

Wings of Hope 06.22.09 from Amy Shutt on Vimeo.

Saturday Sunrise

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A few minutes after sunrise this morning...



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Busy Bee!

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It's been so busy the past two weeks.
Some photos of the more interesting and/or fun highlights..

June 7th was a full moon.
Kristen came over and we set up our tripods in the street.

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June 8th, at Wings of Hope Leslie released two woodpeckers. Really wish I would have had my G9 to film their take off...next time I will remember to bring it with me.







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Little Screech Owl is getting so big.



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I am fascinated with the bats.
A Yellow Bat mom and baby (underneath and out of sight):

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I participated in the Breeding Bird Survey as Melanie's assistant on Monday the 15th. We headed out at 4:15 a.m. to parts of Louisiana I have never seen. It was so early and I was a zombie the entire time, but that was one of the prettiest sunrises I have ever seen..the fog was really beautiful too.













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Monday night Brooks had a Chimney Swift's nest dislodge and fall, babies and all, down the chimney in his house (and to the floor). I headed out Tuesday morning to pick them up and bring them to Leslie. Watched another very pretty and foggy sunrise on the way. On this particular stretch of the highway there were a million spider webs in the tall grasses that looked, at first glance, to float..really neat.







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I want to fuss at the Vet who wouldn't spay Farrah a few months back.
Three kittens have arrived. Going to contact Cat Haven this week and see when the next big Spay Day is so I can get them all, Farrah included, spayed and neutered. They sure are cute though...and I hope to find them good homes.

Male Kitty 1 (I call him Mutt)


Male Kitty 2 (I call him William)


Female Kitty 1 (Lo named her Penelope)

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Lots of catching up to get started with now.

Featured: Photographs

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View the current selection HERE
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Photographs 05.30.09-05.31.09

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Photos from 05.30.09 and 05.31.09
Natchez, MS and the Homochitto River
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Natchez, MS
































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Homochitto River



Cliff Swallow nests under bridge


Cliff Swallows

































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Will Oldham, Cheyenne Mize

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Went to see Bonnie Prince Billy last night.
Good show.
Cheyenne Mize was amazing with that violin and I love her voice.
Download the Cheyenne Mize and Will Oldham collaboration Among the Gold HERE.

Death Final:

06.03.09 Bonnie Prince Billy 'Death Final' from Amy Shutt on Vimeo.

And a couple more...
Lie Down in the Light
I Am Goodbye
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