Bird watch

                                           Do you ne'er think what wondrous beings these?

Alone are the interpreters of thought?

Whose household words are songs in many keys,

Sweeter than instrument of man e'er caught!"

~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 'Tales of a Wayside Inn'

We are often fascinated by the beautiful, colorful, graceful and ever joyful birds. They soar high in the sky and inspire us in many ways.

Many stories and sayings are connected with birds and are considered to be symbols of love, joy, life, freedom and much more.

Many folklores and stories suggest that birds were taken as signs of renewed life, often as a transition between life and death. Many even consider them to be an idea or proposal for the future.

Crow

 CROW Teaches us how to learn from situation and to feel 'guilt free' when we are assertive. Crow is the bringer of harmony.

Hummingbird

 HUMMINGBIRD symbolizes an optimistic approach to life, it reflects
                     on the gentleness of
                      the individual. 

Eagle

 EAGLE Perhaps the most sacred of all birds, and regarded by many cultures as the 'sacred messenger'. Eagle can help us in contacting Spirit for healing. Also said to assist us in tapping into our own creative and healing energies. It is also believed that working with Eagle energy brings light to areas of darkness.

Robin

Robins are symbolic of a rebirth or the beginning of a new idea.

PEACOCK There can be few who do not recognize the exotic plumage of this magnificent bird. The 'eye' of each feather is said to symbolize God's Eyes watching over you and protecting you. 

Peacock

STORK

Seeing a stork symbolizes a creative and speculative individual.


SWAN Known for their loyalty to their partners and families, these birds are also known to be highly protective, yet gentle and tender. Their energy is said to aid 'healing, enlightenment, and inner knowing'.

Flamingos refer to an outgoing personality. It also denotes responsibility and vibrancy. 

TURKEY The feathers of this bird are often used in ceremonial tools and clothing. Turkey is said to offer cleansing and healing. Appearances can be deceptive, Turkey is a communal bird and resourceful.

RAVEN Brings magic into our lives, aids us on our spiritual path, brings joy back into our lives. Said to bring 'synchronicity' into our lives.

CHICKADEE is symbolic of higher thinking capabilities, which implies a better understanding of the self as well as that of the world. 

OWL

Pelicans

Wise as the owl or not, owls are symbolic of an inquisitive individual.

PELICANS are symbolic of abundance, besides, they are also symbolic of acts of charity and generosity.

SPARROWS are sweet little birds that symbolize companionship, and a symbol of hope. 

WOODPECKERS are protectors of the trees and refer to people who are protective of nature and their surroundings. 

GEESE are symbolic of an individual who can babble nonstop for hours on end.  

DOVE

Purity and innocence best define the dove. 

FALCONS like eagles are taken as signs of hope and positivity.

BLUEBIRDS are associated with spiritual joy and contentedness, it most often predicts the occurrence of a happy condition or good tidings coming your way. 


Nature teaches us so many valuable lessons every day but it is up to us to learn from them. Visit other pages tagged as 'Animal Ark' to view other posts for Animal Lovers.

Keep Smiling,
-The Editor