From d1bc3969c3f2940263ffff987b8931b92d7b5c00 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: luxagraf Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2018 11:31:34 -0400 Subject: backing up recent work --- scarlet-tanager.txt | 3 +++ 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+) create mode 100644 scarlet-tanager.txt (limited to 'scarlet-tanager.txt') diff --git a/scarlet-tanager.txt b/scarlet-tanager.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..504a3cf --- /dev/null +++ b/scarlet-tanager.txt @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +We had a couple camps in Tennessee where Summer Tanagers were regular visitors, chirping away in the woods even if we couldn't see them. One day I was sitting outside, drinking coffee and trying to work, but really watching birds a bit more than working. I saw a red streak up in a tree. I'd been watching the Summer tanagers for days, I almost didn't grab my binoculars to look, but I'm a birder, no bird is every boring, so I did. And you know what? It was a Summer Tanager with black wings. Wait, that's not right. Not a Summer Tanager. A Scarlet Tanager, probably the most singularly striking bird I've ever seen. + +Not only did I get a new bird, but it was a good reminder from nature -- never assume, never make the mistake of thinking the world is what you think it is. It is, independent of you, though you are part of it. Pay attention and it will show itself. -- cgit v1.2.3-70-g09d2