I've really gotten into birds lately, and I'm very lucky that life allows me to attend places where I can see them in large numbers. Even before I took a particular interest in them, I always knew it was spring when the birds would wake me up with their songs early in the morning, before the sun came out and cast light on the day. That happened today for the first time this year, so it must truly be spring. The experience inspired a Haiku.
Birdsong Cabaret
Four a.m. birdsong
Awakens in darkest day
Earth's bright cabaret
A haiku that happens to rhyme. Is that allowed? Lol. Here are some of the birds I have seen recently.
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| Red-winged Blackbird in High Park. Listen for their unmistakable trill. Watch out when they are protecting their nests. They will dive bomb you! |
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| American Robin in Toronto. A true harbinger of spring. |
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| A Song Sparrow in Tiny Marsh. Not especially trusting of humans, but happy to share its song. |
Happy Birdwatching! Happy Gardening!
