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In reply to the discussion: What is/are your favorite kind of bird or birds? Mine is the hummingbird. [View all]happybird
(4,651 posts)Its so hard to choose and I almost went with chickens because I adored my little flock. Locally, I love female Cardinals and Blue Heron. But sitting here thinking about birds, I realized the ones who have brought me the most joy (besides my goofy chickens) are the little beach birds on Cape Hatteras.
The closest Ive ever been to heaven is sitting on the beach, book in hand, listening to the ocean, feeling the breeze, and just watching the Sanderlings zip, zig and zag and scurry in and out of the water on their crazy little legs. The way they move is mesmerizing and puts me in an almost meditative state of pure relaxation. I love the silhouette/shape of the beautiful Willets cruising around on their absurdly long legs and pecking around for snacks with their long bills.
These birds somehow manage to be both silly and stunningly graceful at the same time.
Willet