Wren's Nest

A Carolina Wren has made quite a nice nest on an upper shelf in my carport. There are four white eggs speckled with dark pink. I wish I had cleaned the carport before I fractured my shoulder in October, because I feel guilty that they don't have a nicer neighborhood.!

I worry about Norman, my only outside cat, who may become more tempted to make the leap when the babies hatch. All I can do is move everything out of the way that he might use as a stepping stool.

I'm also concerned that the mother doesn't seem to have a mate helping out. She has been away from the nest for long periods of time in search for food and water. Of course, it is brutally hot here, so perhaps the eggs and chicks are doing OK without mom. However, I placed a small dish of water and some bird seed on a nearby window ledge (about 5 1/2 feet off the ground). I hope she finds it and can stay closer to the nest. Stay tuned!

It's The Little Things

Weeds (but aren't they beautiful?

Eastern Song Sparrow (or Swamp Sparrow?)

I took this photograph in March, and believe that it is an Eastern Song Sparrow. It appeared very blue to me, even from 15 feet away. There's also a Swamp Sparrow that looks similar. These sparrows have the typical rust colored caps and streaked breasts, but their lighter color is white, rather than buff or tan. Technically, the Atlanta area is not a nesting area for either, but many birds (and people) decide that they like our weather!

Merganser Duck at the Pond

We believe this is a Common Merganser duck. Occasionally, it appears at our local pond and mingles with the Mallard ducks. It does not have a mate. We're quite fond of the Mallards, but this "duck of a different color" is a treat!

Atlanta Vintage Postcard Images

I get a lot of requests for high resolution scans of my vintage postcards for use in publications or for enlargement and framing, or sometimes for wedding "save the date" or family reunions.

With real estate slowing down for the holidays, I decided to take some time to scan some of my vintage postcard collection and offer stock images as well as custom orders. I've added some nice ones of Atlanta, c1910-1925, and am chipping away at other cities. I just added four beautiful images of New Orleans today. Even if you're not looking for an image right now, enjoy the tour! http://www.oldplaces.org/vintage_images/

Brookwood High School - Loaded With Upgrades

1121 Mary Lee Lane, SW, Lilburn, GA 30047. 4-5 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths. Large fenced back yard. Crawl space foundation. $224,900. This custom built home has been meticulously maintained and beautifully updated by the original owners. It features a large living room, formal dining room, updated kitchen with recessed lighting and stainless steel appliances, and family room with gorgeous hardwood floors. The brick patio overlooks a private landscaped back yard with privacy fence. Both front and back yards have an irrigation system for easy maintenance. There is a large bedroom on the main level. Upstairs are a spacious master suite with walk-in closet and double vanity bath. The huge bonus room/5th bedroom shares a hall bath with two secondary bedrooms. Gwens Ridge West is convenient to Ronald Reagan Park, Mountain Park Park, Yellow River Park, and Stone Mountain Park. It is close to grocery stores, retail centers, and restaurants, and an easy commute to Emory and the CDC. Be sure to take the multi-media tour, linked from http://www.patsabin.com/1121.html.

2.57 Acre River Lot - Brookwood HS- $272,900

1317 Rivermist Drive, Lilburn, Georgia 30047
$272,900

WOW! If you're looking for privacy and nature, you'll love the 12' x 49.5' wooden deck (or huge concrete patio below) for entertaining or just enjoying the peace and quiet. This 4-5 Bedroom two-story home with full daylight basement offers many flexible living spaces. The formal living room features French doors, and would make a perfect office or library. The dining room easily seats large gatherings. The updated kitchen features new hardwood floors, miles of solid surface counter top space, and updated appliances, plumbing, and lighting. The fireside family room includes judges paneling, gorgeous fireplace, and built in bookcases. The luxurious master bath features a vaulted ceiling, 6' garden tub, new lighting and plumbing, and all new tile shower with frameless glass door. Three secondary bedrooms and large bonus room / 5th bedroom share a large hall bath. Located in the popular RIVERMIST swim-tennis community, this home is very convenient to R. D. Head Elementary, Five Forks Middle School, and Brookwood High School. Please take the full tour linked from the title. Equal Housing Opportunity.

NEW LISTING - PARKVIEW H.S. $189,900

I'm very pleased to present this meticulously maintained home located on a quiet cul-de-sac street in the popular Parkview High School - Camp Creek Elementary School cluster of Lilburn. Be sure to click on the title above to read more and take the multi-media tour.

Priced at only $189,900, this home offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, a full daylight basement with boat door, large master bedroom with vaulted ceiling and His & Her walk-in closets! The large, beautifully landscaped fenced back yard can be enjoyed from the wooden deck or brick patio. There's a separate driveway and parking pad for an RV!

Ridgeland Forest is located in the popular Lake Lucerne area, convenient to Stone Mountain, Mountain Park Park and Library, Yellow River Park, shopping and restaurants. It's an easy commute to Emory and the CDC. Equal Housing Opportunity.