For me it is bird song. I will never forget my first winter wren calling in
an Eastern forest, it created a strong memory that has stuck with me. Just
as the variation in the territorial calls of a Barred Owl, one evening
while out looking for migrating salamanders or the flute-like melody of the
Hermit Thrush. Some songs I could sit and listen to for a long while.
I do love the look of owls, but for the most part I enjoy watching any
bird.
Warm Regards,
Amy
On Feb 1 2010, Pastor Al Schirmacher wrote:
Saturdays' Great Gray Owl - as well as the much more common Gray Jays -
stuck with me through today.
The Great Gray was due to its absence/rarity, 13 months since my last
sighting, and at least a couple of years since I last had one on Aitkin 18
(which I visit nearly monthly). Its "presence" (size, face/eyes,
coloration, silence, jizz and probably other factors) also contributed to
the overall joy.
The Gray Jays were due to their proximity, and unique calls. The
opportunity to enjoy their specific features from ten feet away was a rare
treat.
For me, coloration and markings mix tend to leave lasting impressions.
The
first Scarlet Tanager, Blackburnian/Golden-winged/Black and White
Warblers,
Ruddy Turnstone and a few others each year linger in my mind.
How about you?
Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties
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