James Audubon

John James Audubon, naturalist and artist famous for his drawings and paintings of North American birds, died on January 27, 1851, in New York City. He was sixty-five years old.

Bluffs, Bayous and Musings

A Summer of Birds

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Written by Lance | 06 December 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tonight I just watched the latest documentary from LPB. My wife recently read Danny Heitman's account of James Audubon's time in Louisiana, A Summer of Birds upon which it is based.

From The LPB website:

"Based on the acclaimed book A Summer of Birds: John James Audubon at Oakley House by The Baton Rouge Advocate columnist Danny Heitman, the documentary chronicles the summer of 1821 which he spent in Louisiana at the Oakley Plantation in West Feliciana Parish.'"

Not merely a biographical sketch of the seminal time Audubon spent in Lousiana, it is a love letter to Louisiana, its natural beauty and wildlife. Most particularly it is a love letter to Saint Francisville. The beauty, culture and heritage of this unique place is beautifully and respectfully shown. The trees, the waterways; the ravines and ridges; the homes, the people and most spectacularly, the birds.

It replays again at 7PM CST on Sunday Dec. 6th, and is heartily recommended.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pat Walsh, Photographic Treasure Trove

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Written by Lance | 28 October 2009

There is a lot more we plan to do to celebrate the beauty of our little corner of the world, and this site's look, feel and content will change over the next several weeks a great deal.

One special aspect that will be featured even more as we improve the site is the wonderful photography of Pat Walsh, proprietor of the St. Francisville Inn and owner of Blue Goose Media. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Pat for not only allowing us to utilize his talents, but his devotion to his community.
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Written by Lance | 28 October 2009

In the coming weeks, months and years we look forward to using "Bluff's, Bayou's and Musings" to talk about our community, the Greater St. Francisville area.

Encompassing our metropolitan area, Jackson, New Roads, Zachary, Baker, Baton Rouge and other local communities ringing our fair home, it is an area filled with interest, exciting community developments, wonderful food and exciting entrepreneurs.

Let us know what you are up to and what you are thinking. We'll do the same.

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