Four Lessons from the Birds

I love to watch the birds at our bird feeder and koi pond. I have learned some valuable lessons! This frigid morning there were juncos and cardinals eating off the ground, chickadees on the bird feeder, blue birds on the waterfall, and yellow shafted flicker on the pond ice, all getting along even though they are different! Lessons I’ve learned:
 

1. When the birds are on the feeder or ground their wings are tucked in, protecting their small bodies. But then they spread their wings to soar. I can choose to stay on the ground or bravely spread my wings and rise to new heights!

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