One recent morning as I went out to the car to leave for work I heard a familiar muted whistling sound coming to me. I looked up momentarily confused because my mind said "Geese, but not geese".
Living on the wetlands gives us the joy of being surrounded by migrating and local creatures, winged and otherwise and those creatures who in turn prey on them. The sound of geese is very familiar here, especially this time of year. This was softer, not a new sound but one not heard for a long time. Whistling Swans are what we used to call them. Now they are called Tundra Swans.
Tundra swans mate for life and spend a full year together before leaving for the breeding grounds across the tundra atop North America.
They are so graceful and were striking to gaze at against the blue morning sky.
I was happy to see them and it felt like seeing an old, dear friend after a long absence.
They seemed to be giving me a gentle send off for my day. Reminding me to be so with my fellow beings. We all have a long journey before us in a rough world.
I have enjoyed their brief visit but now they must be off.
May they keep us on their flight path.
7 comments:
That's amazing, I don't think I've ever seen Tundra swams. I didn't realize how much wildlife there is in Moscow until we moved towards the outskirts.
*swans, wow my spelling is atrocious today.
Hi, I am one of Jason's readers who has enjoyed his writings as well as his humor... Wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday, and I am sure Jason will make this one as well as the others memorable...maybe he can even bring Joey to one? (jk) :-) Also wanted to say (and I think you know) you have raised a man who I wish there were more teachers out there like him... I think he is so great at what he does is because he hasn't forgotten what its like to be a kid... Its evident in his postings... Happy birthday, and many,many more!.
I also wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday. I always wish my mom one on all of her children's birthdays and any other mom who has a child having a birthday.
Reading Jason's blog is such a hightlight for me, and when he said we could wish you a Happy "Birthing" Day, I didn't want to miss that opportunity. Lovely that he wanted to honor you. :)
I had to bop over from TeachFourth and wish you a happy day and a HUGE thanks for birthing such a great guy! Well done Momma - well done indeed!
This is a beautiful post! You have such a way with words!!! And with BEING. Each time I come here or see you or think of you I am reminded of that Jason got so much of who he is FROM YOU. I love you, and thank you so much for bringing Jason into my life! :)
Hugs,
Corine :D
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