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May 06, 2006
Green Birdhouse
I built 6 birdhouses this early spring. A strong urge came over me to do this. Partly my love for working with wood and mostly my new appreciation for birds.
I guess I am an amature bird watcher at best. I walk through my neighborhood every morning for about an hour and this is where I have learned how facinating these flying creatures really are.
Most species I see are Doves, Grackles, House Sparrows and Mockingbirds. None are any less appreciated for being so common.
The Mockingbirds are a true blessing in songs. They have a voice that can reach far with such clearity in tone. They have all of the other's songs... like a report of what lives in our area.
My most amazing experience has been with the Hawks that have circled above in my neighborhood skies. I am certain now that they were migratory. I still cannot say what kind they were, since they were mostly black and dark brown. No white anywhere. They, the male and female appeared together often, and there were many occasions when they flew directly above me... just yards away.
One of the last times I saw them, one of them was making a weird clucking noise... as if to get my attention. They were very close and right above me. I watched in amazment and felt a true connection to these noble creatures. I feel now almost like it was some sort of spiritual dream. What were they, really?
I have not seen them for at least a month... probably longer. I miss them, but I know they will return.
Posted by kay at May 6, 2006 08:47 PM
Comments
who made this lovely bird house? Do you know where I can get one?
Posted by: george at May 6, 2006 11:18 PM