"Something in the air this morning
made me feel like flying ... "
Eileen Granfors
An Oriole is not a flashy symbol in Native American folklore nor is it a renowned totem. It is simply a symbol for humility and the forth coming arrival of spring. An Oriole lazily passed time on my bird feeder this morning, picking at the seeds.
It is my belief all things have importance, and although the Oriole was not big in mythology, it became of great interest to me. It could fly anywhere not attracting attention like an White Bald Eagle. It was not small like a Hummingbird so it could give decent resistance to animals looking for prey. Obviously, there are benefits to be more low keyed.
The Oriole sang his song either in preparation for a breeding ground or to communicate with his mate. Either way, the sound was fairly high pitched like a flute. Nothing fancy nor lengthy, but a delightful sound floating in my yard. And the best part? He could fly ... gracefully, delicately, up wind, down wind and disappear into the sky. He made me want to fly!
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