Birds of a Feather

There is something peaceful about a song bird's
call. We wake up in the morning and hear birds
already up and about, hopping and chirping to
each other. We may groan and pull the covers
back over our heads, but deep inside the sweet
melodious calls tell us the day is here, it is
new and all is right with the world.

Everywhere you look there are bird houses and
feeders for sale. They are in pet stores, in
hardware stores, even in supermarkets. Cub
scouts make them for their mothers, and craft
shops sell decorated ones. We want to attract
the birds to our yards and patios. Birds make us
feel happy. When people come out of a depressive
slump they claim they hear the birds singing
again. After a natural disaster, when the birds
return, it seems like a sign that life will go
on. These wonderful feathery creatures encourage
us with their songs and invigorate us with their
resilience.

Birds are free creatures who can flit from tree
limb to tree limb or soar high above us. Their
beauty attracts the eyes and their songs stir
our hearts. Their delicate wings give us a taste
of freedom, and their black, little eyes beckon
us to experience life in a more joyous and
carefree manner. After all, they seem to sing no
matter what the day brings.

Ask a room of people who their favorite song
bird is and you will get a multitude of answers.
Brilliant red cardinals top many people's lists.
Pictures of them decorate Christmas cards. You
can always spot them, and each time they appear,
we marvel at their brilliant colors. Finches
bring cheer and many people have domesticated
ones in cages because their high pitched cheep
and energetic fluttering lifts the soul.
Warblers rank high because of their bright
splashes of yellow and black, or black and
white, as well as their unique ability to hit
clear pitched notes. Blue birds are called birds
of happiness, and who has ever seen the painted
bunting and not sucked in their breath at the
sight? Even the simple brown sparrow hopping
along the ground in the middle of the city
scrounging for tidbits and crumbs conjures up a
smile. They seem cheerful and happy-go-lucky
despite the fact that they are in constant
search for food. So what if they leave
droppings, we still want them in our lives,
right?

What's your favorite song bird? Is it a
bluebird, a chickadee, or perhaps a mourning
dove softly cooing for its mate? Is it the
industrious hummingbird flitting from flower to
flower?

Birds can stir up pleasant emotions. In the dull
bleakness of winter, images of migratory song
birds on your wall, fridge or office cubicle
bring a promise of spring, of sunny days and
flowers. So surround yourself with birds.
Attract them to your yard or apartment patio by
hanging feeders or houses for them. Place a few
pictures of them around your office or home. Bet
your mood brightens.


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