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Jan 12, 2024 | 
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Jan 12, 2024 | 
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I started writing on Substack in January 2023. The birds have taken me on quite a journey over the past year. This essay is about my year of writing and how, in my quest to understand birds, I came to understand myself. My sense of self and life have changed dramatically over the past year.
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Jan 5, 2024 | 
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Jan 5, 2024 | 
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Coyotes have fascinated humans since we first set foot in North America. We quickly discerned there was something special about them. They were like us - adaptable survivors full of lust, bravado, cunning, and beautiful intelligence. We watched closely as coyotes danced with mischief while trotting into our consciousness. We were mesmerized; we quickly learned that coyotes show us the truth.
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Dec 29, 2023 | 
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There is great power in a birdhouse. It is an invitation to a world beyond our own and offers the possibility of connecting with ineffable beauty. The small opening in the house welcomes life and opens us to delight in new possibilities. To let go of our armor, to allow ourselves to soften. To hear the song of the house wren as if for the first time, sweet music pouring forth. A life force, shocking in its vibrancy and out of proportion to the physical size of the wren. Read →
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Dec 29, 2023 | 
billdavison.substack.com | Bill Davison
There is great power in a birdhouse. It is an invitation to a world beyond our own and offers the possibility of connecting with ineffable beauty. The small opening in the house welcomes life and opens us to delight in new possibilities. To let go of our armor, to allow ourselves to soften. To hear the song of the house wren as if for the first time, sweet music pouring forth. A life force, shocking in its vibrancy and out of proportion to the physical size of the wren.
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Dec 22, 2023 | 
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Dec 22, 2023 | 
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Excellent images! Especially love the photos of the Barred Owl, close-up of the Canada Good (AKA Cobra Chicken) and the Bald Eagle hauling gifts! Happy Holidays!
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Dec 15, 2023 | 
billdavison.substack.com | Bill Davison
Even after living closely with these creatures for many years, I still love to see the White-tailed deer around our neighborhood animated by their ancient and gentle wisdom. One of my favorite memories is the sight of a small herd running back and forth, at play in our backyard, on the morning after a light snowfall. The sparkling light! Their obvious joy! Very moving. And so similar to how the neighbor children would also spend the morning: in celebration--sheer delight at being alive.
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Dec 15, 2023 | 
billdavison.substack.com | Bill Davison
There were deer everywhere, and they were preoccupied with sex. The does were standoffish; the bucks were crazed, driven by instinct and testosterone. I walked up to the edge of the woods and saw deer in every direction. They all carried an intense energy. Heads down, moving quickly, searching. I looked to my right and saw a doe bedded down with the mature buck nearby. They were 20 yards away. I knew right away she was likely in estrous, and the buck was waiting for his chance to breed.