Hailstorms, Sunshine and Birds

Hailstones batter the workshop roof, the wind gusting them in swirls.  Moments later the sun shines.  It is the cycle of this morning.

Between each stormy bout the birds appear and resume their activity, some brave the hail battering anyway to forage and feed.

And sing.

And court and pair.

And flit and wag.

And search for Spring’s newest shoots.

Every day I see a little more unfold in the lives of these birds who live in the hedgerow here, or in my sheds, and admire how they navigate their challenges, and I’m looking too, ever so close, at their shapes, gestures and habits.