Robin in the Rain
Backing onto Conservation Land, it is not uncommon to see Deer, Opossums, Rabbits, Groundhogs, and varying species of songbirds from the upstairs windows of our house. Being an animal lover, I find this feature of our property just great! One day last fall, as my husband and I went for a walk along the parks trails, we suddenly came upon a Doe. She was just standing there, eating quietly from a nearby bush, and didn’t seem particularily concerned with our presence. I think out of the three of us, she was the least shocked!
This morning, I awoke to the familiar sound of singing birds. I recognized the song of a Cardinal, a Chick-a-dee, and a chorus of little Sparrows and Finches. I also heard the twittering of our two Budgies “Toby” and “Ki-Ki,” who were likely singing back to the outdoor birds they can see from their cages. One song I heard from the outdoor birds had a familiar, yet somehow mysterious sound to it. I wondered if it could possibly be a robin? It is afterall, raining very hard…and Robins like rain!!! Spring is supposed to be here soon…could it be?
Today, I will be on the look-out for the Robin I hope I heard early this morning. They say into every life, a little rain must fall, and I sure don’t mind if it is accompanied by Robins, nature’s symbol of the beginning of spring!
It could be a Robin. It’s 9 degrees outside today! Maybe Spring is here at last.
Catherine – I just got a tattoo of a british robin on my arm last saturday in memory of Nana. They always made her smile – i guess it was knowing that spring was in the air.
