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Gary Spangler's avatar

“…like a warbling flute, rippling through the forest air along a strand of silk tied directly to the center of my heart.” This is by far the most beautiful expression (of joy, of love, of a receptive heart) I’ve read in quite some time! So delighted knowing these are your words, Sydney.

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

Thanks so much, Gary, and thank you for the coffees! So greatly appreciated :) It's truly a gorgeous feeling to have a Hermit Thrush tugging at your heartstrings.

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Kathleen Hobbs's avatar

A lovely visit and story about your little Hermit Thrush.

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

Thank you, Kathleen, so glad you enjoyed meeting him!

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Rob Moir's avatar

Sharing this lovely woodland description, complete with the hermit thrush’s extremely faint “whisper song” only sung in spring, is a gift to is all. Thank you. Will you be raking more moss in a forest glen? Feathered friends may like to know.

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

Thanks so much, Rob! I would rate the chances of future moss-raking as high to very high 🤣

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Lindsay Hartley's avatar

Love this so much! These Thrushes are usually so shy, one is lucky to catch a glimpse.

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

Thank you, Lindsay! It was such a treat to have him tolerate us while he went about his day 💕

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Grace Drigo's avatar

Sounds like the perfect way to spend time in the forest. Love the song of the little Hermit Thrush. Thank you this was so enjoyable. 💚

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

Definitely, an encounter with a Hermit Thrush is hard to top! So glad you enjoyed meeting him :)

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Corie Feiner's avatar

I love idea that if we really pay attention that these dear birds can "unlock" us.

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

Thank you, Corie!

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Mary Pierce's avatar

Thank you for a lovely moment of respite in the woods this morning. Finns say "kuuntele metsaa" = "listen to the forest" Beautiful post.

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

"listen to the forest" - what a beautiful expression, Mary, thanks for sharing!

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Sandy S's avatar

Beautifully told story 1st story of your Hermit Hill. I do hope there will be more! Hermit Thrushes are a favorite of mine, too! We are lucky to have them year around here in the Olympics. I look forward to their evening singing high in the firs just as the sun is going down.

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

Thanks so much, Sandy! What a song. I often step outside in the evening just to hear it floating across the treetops 💕

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Princess Thunderbutt's avatar

Really beautiful. Thank you so much for this post.

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

Thanks so much, Princess Thunderbutt🤣 Also, how fun - I always try to address people by name in my comments and replies, and your profile name definitely stopped me short and made me laugh out loud!

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Noel's avatar

What a beguiling little bird! I hope I'll have a chance to hear them in the wild; I may up in the Rockies.

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

Oooh, good luck, Noel, I hope you do!

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Neil Barker's avatar

Loved the clip, Sydney! I have never seen Hermit Thrushes do that before. Thanks for sharing.

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

Thanks so much, Neil, isn't that fun? :)

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Kimberly Warner's avatar

My favorite song too! And you described it so perfectly. “It’s like a warbling flute, rippling through the forest air along a strand of silk tied directly to the center of my heart.” ❤️❤️❤️

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

Thank you, Kimberly!

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Beth T (BethOfAus)'s avatar

Exquisite. A story of family, hard work and beautiful, gentle rewards. Thanks so much.

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

Thanks you, Beth, hugs!

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