Swainson's Thrush and Parvati Patel Hufflepuff

Parvati is 16 years old today.

While she sleeps more than she used to, she is still very active.

She spends 60-90 minutes each morning patrolling her outdoor world.

Midday is nap time, then in the evening she enjoys being outside and hunting for mice in the twilight.

Chart - "The Bird Collection - Part II"

Design - "Swainson's Thrush"

Designer - Heartstrings Samplery

Fabric - 32 count Picture This Plus Wren linen

Fibers - GAST - 2 strands over 2 threads

Started - 27 September 2016

Completed - 30 October 2016

I thought I'd feature this stitch today because I finally saw one and was able to photograph it!

I walked down to our oak grove in the mid-afternoon to bird watch.

I saw a Junco...

and House Finches.

But this was the prize!  A Swainson's Thrush!

There were lots of Cedar Waxwings...

And a Robin with nesting material.

At the edge of the Big Creek, Black-Headed Grosbeaks flitted in and out of the greenery.