This past winter, a bully invaded my backyard. By now, those who read my blog know that I love birds. Like, adore them. I generally soften my heart even to the most annoying avian companions, like the non-native European Starlings that gobble up my suet or the House Finches that crowd my feeders. But this … Continue reading A Backyard Bully and a Better Way Forward
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Tipping the Scale Towards Joy, One Goldfinch at a Time
It is Memorial Day in the States and for those of us that live in Upstate South Carolina, if you had any outdoor plans this morning, they were thwarted by a strong line of rain that soaked the area for hours. Deciding to make the most of my morning off, I spent several hours on … Continue reading Tipping the Scale Towards Joy, One Goldfinch at a Time
Hope is a Vulnerable Thing
Just this week two Eastern Bluebird fledglings emerged from one of the nest boxes I have in my backyard. Their diligent parents have been solely focused on their big world debut for nearly a month – first carefully constructing the nest, then patiently incubating the eggs, and finally frantically returning hour after hour to feed … Continue reading Hope is a Vulnerable Thing
Tendons, Pandemics, and Anchors Within
I was chatting with a good friend and her two young children via video conferencing recently when, as I often do, I asked if they had seen any interesting birds as of late. After all, despite the limitations that social distancing has placed on us, birds are still around, providing hours of free entertainment. “Yes”, … Continue reading Tendons, Pandemics, and Anchors Within
Alone in Springtime
Like many of you, here at the beginning of spring (April 2020) I find myself alone more often than I’d like these days. I trust our scientists and epidemiologists when they tell us that physical distancing is the most effective way to slow the movement and ultimate impact of SARS-CoV 2, the virus that causes … Continue reading Alone in Springtime
Wisdom on Wings 