Needing Nature

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"I don't feed the birds because they need me;

I feed the birds because I need them."

Kathi Hutton

Each of the four seasons trigger particular memories for us.  In the summer there are sounds like a yard sprinkler that transports us back to our younger days or the distant music from a merry-go-round.  In the winter, it may be the crunching of snow under our boots or the scraping sound of a shovel.

Birds are a presence throughout all seasons.  It is joyful to watch a hawk soaring through the sky and even more exciting to spot an Eagle's nest.  The birds need food year around and are thankful for the creative bird houses strategically placed in the yard.

There is something ritualistic about feeding birds.  It is a way of honoring and respecting their presence in nature.  Birds have a pecking order and individual characteristics.  They are interesting to watch, a peaceful task.  Their antics in the bird bath makes one smile.