Yesterday afternoon I spotted a mountain bluebird right outside the kitchen door. The rain was sprinkling down and the bluebird flew away so I couldn't get a good picture. Found this one on the internet. The bird was so beautiful! It was a brilliant blue color just like the one in this photo.
The Bluebird's SongI know the song that the bluebird is singing
Out in the apple tree where he is swinging.
Brave little fellow! the skies must be dreary -
Nothing cares he while his heart is so cheery.
Hark! how the music leaps out from his throat!
Hark! was there ever so merry a note?
Listen, a while, and you'll hear what he's saying,
Up in the apple tree swinging and swaying.
"Dear little blossoms down under the snow,
You must be weary of winter, I know.
Listen, I'll sing you a message of cheer!
Summer is coming! and springtime is here!
"Little white snowdrop! I pray you, arise;
Bright yellow crocus! please, open your eyes;
Sweet little violets, hid from the cold,
Put on your mantles of purple and gold;
"Daffodils! Daffodils! say, do you hear?
Summer is coming, and springtime is here!"
~ Emily Huntington Miller ~
1 comment:
How beautiful! I think they are prettier than Eastern bluebirds! I'm lonely for the birds but we haven't seen many spring birds yet. Sigh.
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