I have often watched this female sunbird with its pair in glistening bluish purple, hopping between tall trees where there are dry twigs. Having seen them in different times of the day in and around our cottage, I have begun to look for a nest.
These are quiet birds except for their bird calls and fluttering movements. They easily get frightened by crows and bigger birds.
I have preferential interest in small birds because, it is a delight to spot the relatively silent birds and track them between their landing and flight. That gives only an ultrashort time to take any decent photograph!
So sighting them is all that might be possible most of the times!
It give us a wider message. The larger sights and scenes crowd our horizon and we miss the smaller sights.
This way we view the world around us almost make us think that only big things exist or matter.
A bird photographer told me that most bird sighters begin with big birds at the beginning of their journey of bird sighting and often land up later in life as those who search for small birds. The large sights and experiences lose their appeal as they are frequent and shall become too ordinary.
My day is made when I can spot a lady bird or a grass hopper. They are hard to find and we therefore do not look for them enough!
Small is beautiful ! It is a delight when we can find small things inspirational!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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