Red Badges of Courage

 

Tomorrow is the conclusion of the Nelsonstrail story. Today I decided to share my experience with Robins, which are often associated as being the first harbingers of spring :)  

 

Today I saw at least 100 robins in the field in front of my house and in the lane today during a burst of snowfall. I could not help but think of them as strutting around with their "Red Badges of Courage" proudly displayed on their breasts as the wind drove the snow into blinding sheets.

 

 

 

But not to worry; this Old English poem assures us that the Order of the Redbreasts can take care of themselves :)

 

 

The North Wind Doth Blow

 

The North wind doth blow and we shall have snow,
And what will poor robin do then, poor thing?
       

 

 He'll sit in a barn and keep himself warm
and hide his head under his wing, poor thing.

Already the snow has stopped. The sun is bluing up the sky. I saw 2 Great Blue Herons at the reservoir this morning, along with many other spring migrating water birds.  All of this adds up to the fact that winter is losing its strength. But know what? I will miss it. I love snowfall and will take it over the cold rain that we had on Monday any day.

Marcheta *blown away