A Thousand Birds

I was reminded this morning before I rose, of those undescribed
ambrosial mornings or summer which I can remember, when a thousand
birds were heard gently twittering and ushering in the light, like
the argument to a new canto of an epic and heroic poem. The serenity,
the infinite promise, of such a morning! The song or twitter of birds
drips from the leaves like dew. Then there was something divine and
immortal in our life, when I have waked up on my couch in the woods
and seen the day dawning, and heard the twittering of the birds.

source: Henry David Thoreau, Journal 1852
image: Eddie Two Hawks, Image Collection, Blackbirds at Sunrise

35 thoughts on “A Thousand Birds”

europasicewolf on 04,25,16 at 5:24 pm said:

Nothing better than birdsong to start the day ☺ starts the new day on an awesome note 😀

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 04,26,16 at 10:34 am said:
  
  Alas, most have flown North by now. Some still remain, but nothing like it was weeks ago.
  Enjoy a beautiful day dear heart, Eddie
  
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Maria Wind Talker on 04,16,16 at 1:00 pm said:

Wonderful image to go with the quote 🙂

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 04,20,16 at 3:13 pm said:
  
  Thank you for your kind response Maria. Plenty of gardening and other spring projects has delayed this reply.
  Thank you for your patience. blessings, Eddie
  
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  - Maria Wind Talker on 04,20,16 at 3:16 pm said:
    
    Best part of this time of year is getting our hands in the soil and planting new seedlings. Enjoy your projects. I too have been gardening, we have to take advantage of sunny days here in Bright lol 😊
  - Eddie Two Hawks on 04,20,16 at 3:45 pm said:
    
    The weather has been ideal for any work outside; with cool mornings and breezy. This won’t last long.
    Some things need to be done ‘asap’ as you well know. Hence, it continues until… Enjoy!
Aquileana on 04,15,16 at 12:27 am said:

Stunning and very moving, dear Eddie. Sending love and wishing you a happy weekend ahead. Aquileana😉

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 04,16,16 at 7:19 am said:
  
  This is most kind of you Aquileana. Thank you very much. Enjoy a passionate and peaceful day. Eddie
  
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Sue Dreamwalker on 04,11,16 at 11:45 am said:

I so love Henry David Thoreau’s thoughts.. You coupled this quote perfectly 🙂 with this image dear Eddie

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 04,12,16 at 7:18 am said:
  
  Thank you very much for your constant kindness dear friend. Enjoy a most beautiful week
  
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  - Sue Dreamwalker on 04,13,16 at 12:36 pm said:
    
    You too dear Eddie what is left of it. 🙂
Nomzi Kumalo on 04,10,16 at 3:49 am said:

Glorious 😊

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 04,12,16 at 7:16 am said:
  
  Thank you very much for your kindness
  
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  - Nomzi Kumalo on 04,12,16 at 5:01 pm said:
    
    😊
giselzitrone on 04,08,16 at 6:38 am said:

Wünsche dir ein schönes Wochenende liebe Grüße und Umarmung Gislinde

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 04,13,16 at 7:18 am said:
  
  Ihre Art gute Wünsche werden sehr geschätzt. Bitte genießen Sie einen ruhigen und lovefilled Woche lieber Freund. Eddie
  
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natuurfreak on 04,07,16 at 6:12 pm said:

Such a lot of birds let me think to Hitchcoc

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 04,12,16 at 7:15 am said:
  
  It does kind of in a way.
  
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Eliza Waters on 04,07,16 at 2:49 pm said:

Especially in spring, I wonder what it must have been like to awaken to the dawn chorus of the hundreds of birds that use to live in our fields and forests. Alas, we must be content to fill our imagination with the 10% that are left.

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 04,12,16 at 7:15 am said:
  
  During migration, which just ended here (south Florida) there is exactly that. Hundreds upon hundreds of birds can be heard early mornings and evenings. Now there are various species coming through and stopping at the feeder. It is totally amazing Eliza and we feel very fortunate to witness this natural wonder.
  
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  - Eliza Waters on 04,12,16 at 11:14 am said:
    
    A wonderful experience – so glad to know that it still exists somewhere! It makes sense that a landfall bottleneck would be the place to hear it. Maybe one day I’ll plan a trip in March to hear it. 🙂
europasicewolf on 04,07,16 at 10:24 am said:

Yes it is that sort of season brings to mind such pleasantrises ☺

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 04,12,16 at 7:04 am said:
  
  It is isn’t it Wolfie? Thank you dear friend. Enjoy a most beautiful week
  
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  - europasicewolf on 04,14,16 at 3:41 pm said:
    
    I’ve just had to move house since my landlord kicked me out! In a world if chaos and teeth grinding lol Be back in a few days just got to get the unpacking etc done and tenancy agreement signed 🙂
  - Eddie Two Hawks on 04,14,16 at 3:56 pm said:
    
    This is a real bummer my friend.
    Deal with it the best you can.
    It will be ‘in the past’ soon enough.
socialbridge on 04,07,16 at 10:17 am said:

Beautiful.

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 04,12,16 at 7:02 am said:
  
  Thank you for your kind response
  
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Lisa R. Palmer on 04,07,16 at 8:59 am said:

Love this! Lately, I have been hearing birds in the morning whose calls I do not recognize. Not sure if they are new birds in the neighborhood, or if their voices are changing, or if, perhaps, my hearing has changed in some profound way…

Interesting and timely post again, dear Eddie! Thank you!

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 04,12,16 at 6:54 am said:
  
  Springtime does bring many, many birds traveling through to their summer destinations.
  The ‘voices’ could change daily. Thank you dear heart for your kind response.
  
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Val Boyko on 04,07,16 at 8:11 am said:

Such promise for the new day!

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 04,12,16 at 6:51 am said:
  
  Thank you for these kind words today. Enjoy your day Val
  
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laura lecce on 04,07,16 at 8:01 am said:

Wow, this is really beautiful!

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 04,12,16 at 6:49 am said:
  
  Thank you very much for your kind words Laura
  
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chicasl10 on 04,07,16 at 7:30 am said:

Always a pleasure to read ur words Eddie.

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 04,12,16 at 6:48 am said:
  
  Your kindness is greatly appreciated chicas. This is a perfect day to smile
  
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