Winter Wisdom
Through the year, there is a regular cycle of about two dozen different species of birds that visit for food and water. Intermittently, they’re chased away by a hawk that perches in the center of this outdoor aviary.
Occasionally, an egret finds its way through the heavy urban canopy of trees to try to feast on the koi in the ponds. But only once in a while does a barred owl come by. It seems fitting for an owl to observe quietly for over an hour.
Winter does make one feel wiser. Ice may keep one from venturing out. A fire might lure one to read. The surrounding silence is perfect for anyone inclined to write. Winter has a different pace — one an owl seems to represent, absorbing and exuding wisdom.
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