I don’t know when I started noticing birds, but somewhere along the line I did and then there was no looking back. I started seeing them everywhere I looked, I also looked for them everywhere I went.
The Second Born was mighty impressed by my bird-spotting capabilities. How did you notice it, Amma, he asked me one day when I showed him a tiny sunbird on the top branch of a tall tree, it is so very tiny!
I was rather surprised myself. I mean here I was, someone who uses ‘complicated’ glasses (according to the eye-doctor) but able to notice tiny birds on treetops without my glasses.
When you are a birdwatcher your eyes notice unusual movements in the foliage and then quickly pick out the winged wonders, however tiny they be or well camouflaged. Being observant of changes is all it takes to notice things that otherwise go unnoticed.
©Shail Mohan 2016
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Day 21 NaBloPoMo 2016
Shail's Nest 
How lovely! And how beautiful your shot!
Thank you 🙂
“Complicated” eyesight does not prevent
Sighting of birds in the vicinity’s extent
When interest is piqued
Or birds tree-peaked
Spotting them is easy to the Resident!
That’s a good one, Gulshan 🙂
When I walk with my friend, she will say – Did you see that woman’s beautiful shoes? And I will answer – where? Then I will say did you see that grey heron and she will say – Where? It all depends what you’re tuned into 🙂
You are so right about that 🙂
Being observant of changes is all it takes to notice things that otherwise go unnoticed…..Yes! I too started noticing it after I shifted to my old independent house planted many flower bearing trees and birds started coming! The feeling is wonderful at seeing them and hearing them!
You are unique in that line, Shail! I never remember the names of birds and you know the names of every bird and butterfly!!!
From our trips together, I know you are the best companion to have around. We notice similar things and are both interested in nature and don’t mind spending hours watching birds, butterflies, trees, sea… except that I am not as fit as you for adventures 😉 😀
I love to find names and read up on everything, even trees, flowers, apart from birds, butterflies, which is why I love the internet! 😀
Thanks to you I am also watching a lot of birds even though I don’t know their name…and yes without glasses sometimes!
You see more of things about which you’re passionate about…
Yes, I know I have got quite a few of you interested in birds 😀 And with no effort on my part!
Your pics do!
If you are interested in birds you will never be bored – far too many people go for the ‘big and hairy’ in game reserves, for example, and whinge about there being ‘nothing’ to see even though birds abound.
Far too many interesting things around to be bored! And birds top the list. 🙂
Lovely. It’s is also being aware that we aren’t the only and most important ‘being’ out there 🙂
That last sentence of yours is pregnant with meaning! 🙂 Love it.
Right, we aren’t the only ones! 🙂
I completely relate to this, Shail! 😀
Hi 5!