Friday, April 24, 2009

Brownstone Bird Nest (Skywatch Friday)


Birds are singing and building nests all over Selma these days, and one bird family claims home in a decorated tree outside the Brownstone Manor.

This 1904 sandstone often hosts celebrations downstairs and in its courtyards. It is said that F. Scott Fitzgerald, who was a frequent visitor here, based his novel, The Great Gatsby, on this house.

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9 comments:

Kathleen McQueen Wright said...

Great Shot!
Everytime I pass this house or go to the doctor I think of Robert Redford ..(smiles)

Jim Klenke said...

Looks like the birds have a bit of a mess in the tree. Hate for the lights to be turned on when they are trying to sleep.

Lois said...

I love those columns!

alexander said...

Nice clear skies. Interesting to see the birds.

Alexander
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Donna (Texas) said...

I Love the mansion!! Beautiful shot!

D said...

Beautiful homes, both the one for the bird and the other one! And a great story about Fitzgerald!

Anonymous said...

Nice skywatch picture with the nest and all.

Carol said...

Nice composition...2 homes in one shot...that nest looks very cozy among the christmas lights...your header shot is awesome....

Lessie said...

I didn't know about that! Very interesting.