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"When we see or experience
any natural phenomenon,
when we see a flower, a butterfly, a tree,
[a hummingbird feeding], when we feel
the evening breeze flow over us or wade in a stream
of clear water, our natural response is immediate,
intuitive, transforming, ecstatic.
Everywhere we find ourselves invaded
by the world of the sacred."
- Thomas Berry, Roman Catholic priest and cultural historian
Ruby-throated hummingbirds are passing through the Tennessee Valley on their way to their wintering grounds in Central and South America. They'll cross the Gulf of Mexico in a single flight proving that miracles can be small. (In this case, weighing only three grams.)
I've had several stop by my Rocky Top home, but nothing like my on-line friend Dorothy Pepper. Go to: feeding time. And make sure you watch the video!
- Top photo by Wayne Mallinger
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2 comments:
Thank you so much, Stephen, for including the link to my blog! It was a rare treat for me to see them so close!
Today My sister, my husband and I went to the Strawberry Plains Hummingbird Festival north of Holly Springs, MS. (Pictures to be on a future blog post.) We were a little disappointed because we see lots more Hummers here than we saw there. We DID have fun, complete with a picnic lunch. I'll tell more about it on my blog.
Thanks again!
Dorothy
I am happy you posted the photo and the link also! The quote here is so moving and profound. I really loved reading it.
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