I love to watch and then photograph our feathered friends that fill our days with enjoyment. The rain has not stopped, nor hampered the activities of these little creatures that grace our lives each day.
I think this Bluebird and this Mocking Bird thought sitting on my lawn swing under the apple trees would keep the rain from soaking their feathers. Alas, this did not help.
This Blackbird was actually taking a bath in the mud puddle in my garden. This is not the best picture in the world, because he would just not stand still and pose for me.
This baby Wren was a little smarter than the birds above – he waited for a sunny day to venture out into the world. He sat on this small metal tube for quite some time as he waited for his parents to feed him.
For a long time I have watched this lone duck search around the pond for his lost mate. I know either a coyote or some other animal must have killed her while she was on her nest. I felt sorry for this male duck as he frantically ran through the grass calling for his mate.
When a few Canadian Geese venture to the area around the pond this duck starts making shrill noises and runs out to greet them. He is seeking any kind of companionship. The geese simply chose to ignore him, but he is unaware that they are shunning his friendship.
There is a lesson in this encounter of the duck and goose. We often shun those who we do not wish to associate with. When we see a lonely person – a person who needs a friend – why not try to be that friend. We moved very often when I was a child and I know how hard it is to fit in – in a new town and new environment. In each new school I made friends with those that I could tell needed a friend. I guess you might have called me and my new friends – Nerds. But my new friends were some of the best people I have encountered in my life. I am sure you will agree – God wants us to show kindness and compassion for all the people we encounter in our daily lives.
