Blue Jay had his say!
But so are you my dear Blue Jay. The experts say your calls can be very loud, and can sound like a scream, especially your alarm calls which alert everyone. So good for you Mr. Blue Jay!
Another hero! Well done my fine feathered friend!
He would have had his answer, but Camera Lady tripped over the Froggy Zen Master. After many utterances which raised Zen Master's eyes to the ceiling, he thought it prudent to leave and let her practice more Zen on her own.
But first he left her with this, "A Zen state, also known as mindfulness, is a state of calm attentiveness where one is fully present in the moment, free from excessive thought or attachment to external stimuli. It's about being aware of your surroundings and inner experience simultaneously, allowing you to respond consciously and effectively. This state can be cultivated through practices like meditation and mindful living." And he then said, "You have a long way to go. More practice!"
And that is how it goes on a Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder.
Well, I don't know how you can be free from external stimulation and aware of your surroundings at the same time! Did you really trip over a Zen Frog? Did you get hurt? Blue Jays are so raucous!! But I have never heard how loud a Wren can be. even though I have been attacked by one. Plus attacked by a Mockingbird. Saturday At The birdfeeder has now set me up for a great weekend! Whenever I feel down, I go to the last one and read it.
ReplyDeleteWe think alike, I don’t know either except that it must take a lot of practice :) No, I didn’t trip over the Zen Frog but I can fall out of my shoes at the drop of a hat! I go extra carefully these days, lol! You have been attacked by a wren? Was a nest nearby I wonder? I have heard about a Blue Jay doing that, a mocking bird too. You say the sweetest things Ginny, I am so happy these Saturday posts give you a lift. Your comment has made mine :) Thank you my dear friend.
DeleteHi Denise, you just made my Sarurday morning begin with a big smile. Love this. ❤️
ReplyDeleteThat pleases me so much Linda, I am very happy to know that. Thank you so very much :)
DeleteHope froggie didn't hurt you. I was dive bombed a couple of times by a mommy blue jay while walking under a big tree. Spooky. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteThank you for asking Linda, no he didn’t hurt me :) I have been chased by a goose (years ago) but never dive bombed by a blue jay. Oh my!
DeleteI hope you recovered your equanimity. I would have said a few things too.
ReplyDeleteThe equanimity recovered and good to know I have a kindred spirit :)
DeleteYou have a good mind...well done Denise.
ReplyDeleteBless you for saying so, thank you Margaret :)
DeleteI wonder if froggy lost his zen when you tripped over him. Hope you didn't get hurt. I'm thinking that I have a tough time with being free from external stimulation and being aware of my surroundings especially when I get involved in a project. I tend to block everything out and have no clue what's going on around me.
ReplyDeleteNo, I only tripped a tiny bit, thanks Ann. I can understand you being in the zone when you are doing a project. I have been told I can be laser focused when I am concentrating on a task, especially if it’s one I enjoy :)
DeleteI hope the camera lady is all right now.
ReplyDeleteShe tells me she is fine, thanks for asking Jeanie :)
DeleteThe birds would provide all the zen I need!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! They are excellent teachers aren’t they?
DeleteSo every bird is loud in their own ways :-)) the camera lady is getting used to it, I bet.
ReplyDeleteVery much so and she is, and loving it :)
DeleteI hope you didn't jar your knee on Froggy Zen master. I like the sounds of nature - most of them!
ReplyDeleteThanks Janice, all’s well :) and me too!
DeleteOh boy do I agree Crows and Blue Jays break the sound barrier sometimes.
ReplyDeleteWhat is always very funny to me is some of the raptors: hawks and eagles have calls that don't match their fierceness.
Love the tweets
Hugs Cecili
Now that is very interesting Cecilia, I didn’t know that. So glad you enjoyed, thank you and sending hugs :)
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ReplyDeleteThank you very much Anne :)
DeleteYou have accurately described the calls of these birds.
ReplyDeleteSo glad Red, thank you :)
DeleteHappy greetings to you from Viola
ReplyDeleteLots of love to you.
Happy greetings to you also Viola :) I send you the same.
DeleteCute captions and bird photos. I hope you have a peaceful day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Memorial Day weekend.
Thank you so much Eileen, I wish you the same :)
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ReplyDeleteThank you very much Christine :)
DeleteI don't think any amount of practice will help me with Zen during this administration, nothing but evil permeating the area; but I do love to listen to the birds. Just a few days ago I found an app that helps you identify the bird calls. It's called Merlin Bird ID. I was sitting on the deck wondering what bird was singing so pretty and said something to a friend who told me about the app. I loaded it and have used it several times. Hope you didn't really fall over the Zen Frog, or if you did; you didn't get hurt.
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Listening to the birds definitely puts me in my happy zone Sandra :) I am happy you get the same enjoyment. I do have the Merlin Bird ID app. It’s wonderful isn’t it? Thank you so much for your concern. All’s well :)
Deletewe have large and loud, small and loud, and a crazy mocking bird that knows a trillion songs.. he is loud to... we love them anyway
ReplyDeleteSo do I Sandra. The more the merrier :)
DeleteOh dear I hope you didn't hurt yourself when you tripped ...
ReplyDeleteAnother very enjoyable 'bird feeder' post.
Wishing you a happy memorial day weekend.
All the best Jan
Thank you Jan and no, all’s well. I do appreciate the concern, very kind of you my dear friend :) all the best to you also.
DeleteHi Denise! Visiting you to thank you for visiting us through Cecilia and Angel Madi's blog. We were happy to see your comment and hope you visit us again. By the way - we live in Virginia too - Warrenton!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Pam and Teddy
Hi Pam and Teddy, how sweet of you to stop by. Thank you so much! Warrenton, why that’s a hop, skip and a jump from here. Lovely to meet another blogging friend from Virginia :) sending hugs.
DeleteGreat :-D Crows are my favourite birds. :-D
ReplyDeleteThank you Ananka, I am very fond of the crows :)
DeleteAdorable post.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda, I appreciate you thinking so :)
DeleteYou cracked me up when you wrote in the comment that you can fall out of your shoes! You're funny!!!! Cute frog too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ivy, and I have been known to do that, lol! Happy it gave you a giggle :)
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