Thou are a bitter bird, said the raven to the starling

Thou are a bitter bird, said the raven to the starling. A Swedish Proverb   credit + large image Common Raven The raven is a member of a very successful family of birds, the Corvidae, which also includes jays, magpies, and crows. The raven is a permanent resident in Alaska,…

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Better an egg today than a hen tomorrow

Northern Harrier

Better an egg today than a hen tomorrow. An Italian Proverb   credit Hen Harrier or Northern Harrier (in North America) The Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) or Northern Harrier (in North America) is a bird of prey. It breeds throughout the northern parts of the northern hemisphere in Canada and…

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I value my garden more for being full of …

Red-winged Blackbird

I value my garden more for being full of blackbirds than of cherries, and very frankly give them fruit for their songs. A Joseph Addison Quotation   Red-winged Blackbird Large view + credit The Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) is a passerine bird of the family Icteridae found in most of…

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