For a few days I noticed a pair of Bulbuls on the same cable, watching the environment vigilantly for a while, before both of them coming to the feeding table!
I was captured by the attentive presence of the birds!
They plan the flight path and movements fully cognisant of the environment!
The body gestures of alertness and awareness brought more insights about bird behaviour!
They move about by a plan and design.
I happened to notice the crow pheasant and a Bulbul drying themselves in the morning sun in the tree next tot the feeding station! Another example of attending to itself and readying for the day!
The purposeful behaviour of the birds enthused me considerably!
It is now 27 months since I discontinued my regular clinical work with a desire to begin another rhythm corresponding to the advancing years of life!
The new rhythm that is emerging is colourful and enriching as the freedom to choose is liberating and refreshing!
At the end of the walk in the garden, I noticed that Daphne was in the feeding table. She did what she was not supposed to do! Her guilty look at me created within me a sense of humour rather than an intimidation!
That is when it occurred to me that a sense of humour and patience is a virtuous transition that is worth pursuing as one gets older !
The birds and Daphne brought messages to ponder upon during the day!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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