Bird Crew: "Commotion"

Your turn arrives in this present moment, what choice will you make?

Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Downy Woodpecker - photo by Neil Barker - February 9, 2025

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Beginning with an offering soon becomes a commotion.

A flurry of feathers, darting in and out, awaiting their turn.

Your turn arrives in this present moment: what choice will you make?

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I took these photos February 9, 2025. Near the end of my hike, I stopped at a regular spot to pay the seed tax. The bird crew promptly arrived and processed my seed taxes.

First, Black-capped Chickadees arrive in pairs or small groups. Once the chickadees start dining, dashing, and caching, the White-breasted Nuthatches arrive. This causes a commotion which then leads to a Downy Woodpecker or two arriving. Now we’ve got the Bird Crew. They are a treat to watch and always makes me smile.

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English - Korean:

• Black-capped Chickadee = 검은모자 박새 / Geomeun-moja baksae

• White-breasted Nuthatch = 흰배 딱따구리 / Huinbae ddakddakuri

• Downy Woodpecker = 털보리 딱따구리 / Teolbori ddagddaguri

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