Your Exuberant Song Raises Our Spirits
Reciprocal Nature prompt: “Breathtaking experiences of bird watching”
Little wren, you graced our yard three years ago. An inveterate squatter, you moved into our lamp post housing. You took up residence and created an entrance by pushing plastic sections apart.
You started your unique trilling at first light. You charmed us with such joyous music. Your stamina was impressive, for you sang all day long. You worked tirelessly, transporting little sticks into the light housing. The stack grew day by day. How many more could you cram in there?
Your singing attracted a female wren. She perched on top of a chain link fence, watching you closely. You wooed her with every fiber of your being.
You seemed to say, “Look at the nest I’ve built for you.”
She was shy, but stayed close in our yard. When she explored the wood chips for food, you joined her. You offered a moth, proving you were a good provider. Soon she flew to the lamp post to inspect your lodging. Feeling bold, she ventured inside. It must have pleased her, for she stayed.
We suspected she laid eggs for you brought her insects to eat. You were never far from her. You were bit by the love bug big time. It was cute to watch.
You serenaded her and us with your distinctive trill. No other bird could match your skill. You weren’t scared of us when we came out the porch door. You exhibited such a trusting nature. If other birds got too close, you chased them away.
We welcomed your presence for you captured any pests that might harm our garden. Three weeks went by. A couple of tiny wrens ventured forth. After they left the nest, the two of you kept watch over them. They learned to forage for bugs in the wood chips also. You voiced scolding clicks to warn anyone to back off.
The female will stay with her chicks a while longer. But you, lascivious scoundrel, build a new nest for another mate.
You must like our yard, for you’ve returned for the third year now. We erected a proper wren house for you. And are ecstatic that you insist on using it. You continue to build two nests, to offer a choice for a new mate. So far the wren house is the winner.
You have no idea how your trills delight and bless our days. Thank you for being our faithful visitor.
We have seven different bird feeders in our yard. Several species pop by for a visit. They provide free entertainment and incomparable music. They uplift our spirits on a daily basis.
Woodpeckers, mourning doves, and chickadees feed. House finches, goldfinches, cardinals, and sparrows eat. Flickers, wrens and cheeky hummingbirds visit. The latter communicate with me, demanding where they want their feeder to hang. And when it’s time to change their solution.
There are many traits we can learn from birds:
- Be confident — They take to the air in faith. Trust in your own ability to fly.
- They come in many colors — Make sure we’re not hiding what makes us unique.
- They’re early risers — Show up every day to work toward your goals.
- They know when to head south — Go with the flow despite changes in our world.
- They flock together — Seek strength and support from friends & family.
- They have wings so they can fly — Telling us to spread our wings also.
In Matthew 6:26 Jesus tells his followers not to worry. Birds do not reap or gather food into barns, but trust that God will provide.
In Psalms 84:3 we are reminded that God watches over the sparrows. We must have faith that God will supply our needs and protect us also.
Hope you’ve learned much about bird behavior. They are great teachers and messengers from God.
Thank you Sahil Patel for this Nature prompt: “Breathtaking experiences of bird watching”.
Sanghita Pal writes an inspiring post about embracing change in many aspects. It fits in well with birds having faith that they will be provided for.
Garima Sharma reminds us to trust & embrace our journey, much like birds do.
