I learned an awfully long time ago that you have to be very patient and silent when photographing birds.  Take a step…wait awhile…take a step…wait awhile…etc. as you get closer to the subject.  Brewster has mastered the art of bird watching from the windowsill.  He knows that if he pounces onto the sill, he will scare away any bird that saw him.  So instead, he sits behind the curtain and peeks out of the window … secretly watching the birds and hoping not to be noticed.  (He’s probably secretly licking his chops as well!)

Happy first birthday to my little squirt, Gabriel!  A year ago this month he was born somewhere in Virginia.  A nice person was feeding Gabriel and his mom and siblings for several months.  Unfortunately, that very kind person either passed away or moved and Gabriel and his family were left on their own until someone brought them to an SPCA.  Siamese Cat Rescue Center was contacted because Gabriel was a perfect fit for their program.  Gabriel weighed in at 5 pounds back in November when he arrived at SCRC.  When he came to his forever home a month later, he was up to 7 pounds.  He’s now a happy and healthy 11 pound one year old.  While not at all fond of wearing a cupcake scarf, I told him that it is a birthday tradition and he should at least give it a try.  We are lucky to have any photos at all after the scarf-wearing adventure, but here’s his 1st birthday photo nonetheless!  He is one very loved and spoiled cat!