Cold weather in January always brings the birds to my feeder. They bring me a lot of joy as I watch them gobbling down the sunflower seeds and millet. The Red Bellied Woodpecker and Mourning Dove share the feeder together. This is nice to see since birds are often very competitive for the food. Perhaps we could learn from them how to get along.
Woodpecker and dove
Share my winter bird feeder
A lesson for all
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Photo: Dwight L. Roth
Kim at d’Verse asked us to write a Haibun that talks about January and all it brings with it. I love my winter birds so I chose to write this one.
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Roth Poetry 
I think the same thing when I see birds harmoniously foraging in the same area. Bird feeders bring such joy.
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Thank you! They really do bring a lot of joy!
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Wonderful! I too love the birds in winter. I have several different feeders for different birds. I like the point you make of the birds all getting along. Excellent haiku
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Thank you Toni! I am honored by your kind affirmation! We can learn a lot from nature!
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You are so luck y to see those lovely creatures feeding nearby. A good lesson for us Dwight. Your photo is amazing too.
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Thank you Grace! I am amazed that they come so close to the house to eat. My telephoto lens makes me feel like I could reach out and touch them!
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There are so many things we could learn from nature. Sharing our space respectfully is a good lesson for sure.
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Thank you! Yes, a great lesson in living!
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Wonderful !! Birds teach us many things & one of them is UNITY , Which I always wonder.
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That we need a lot of these days! Thank you for commenting!
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I always enjoy your bird photographs.
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Thanks Tara, they are really special ! Such beautiful colors.
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The photograph made a strong first impression on me Dwight – nicely shot! We too have feeders and I enjoy watching the birds. How delightful to see the two species together! A lesson for all, indeed.
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Thanks Kim. Sometimes I get lucky when shooting them. They tend to move very quickly so sometimes I get them and sometimes all I get is feathers!
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A beautiful message in your image and words Dwight 🙂🕊
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Thank you Xenia. I love my birds.
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It is nice how they share the feeder.
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Thanks Frank!
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Such a joyful part of winter to feed the birds. Love your idea of getting along.
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Thanks Kathy! We have much to learn.
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i love the introduction to the winter birds, they look intent on getting the best bits, we can truly learn so much from nature. a perfect January haibun, speaks of community and kindness.
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Thanks Gina! I appreciate your kind words.
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I like the idea of much to learn from the birds .. except for the blue jay who seems to be a fractious bully!
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You are right about that!
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I love winter birds… but the kind we get are a little bit limited… maybe I need a better feeder… I remember as a kid when I watched them… especially miss seeing the bullfinches… they are really cool
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They are really great to watch!
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Yes, even the birds know how to get along! Answers to world dilemmas may lie in the simplicity of nature.
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Probably more than we know! Thanks Mish.
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Beautiful post, Dwight!! Loved the message most! Great photo!
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Thanks Chuck! I appreciate your reading and commenting!
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My pleasure, My Friend!!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks Chuck! This one is for the birds, but has a lot to teach us!
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Nice…Roth. Unity.
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Thanks You!
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Great picture. Many thanks for sharing
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Thank You. I am glad you enjoyed seeing them.
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