Chipping Sparrow. original gouache painting copyright David Sibley.
No sound is sweeter…
Chipping Sparrows’ trill at dawn
Flawless perfection!
kat ~ 24 January 2016
Did you know…
The trill of Chipping Sparrow is nearly twice as long as that of any other species, and this is a consistent and very useful clue. In addition, the overall quality of the sound is usually mechanical and rattling, due to the complexity of each individual phrase. – Source: Sibley Guides
This Haiku is in response to Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge. This week’s prompt words are: Trill & Final. Read other haiku or enter your own HERE.
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January 25th, 2016 at 11:32 am
I just love little songbirds!
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January 25th, 2016 at 11:32 am
Do you suppose a bird is happy when it sings or is it just shouting in the wind.
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January 25th, 2016 at 12:15 pm
I don’t know if they are happy when they sing, but I like to imagine them as happy when they fly! 🙂
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January 25th, 2016 at 10:19 pm
Very nice Kat! You are so good at Haikus!
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January 25th, 2016 at 10:20 pm
Thanks PJ. Some can be a bit of work, but it is worth it! I love to write! 🙂
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January 26th, 2016 at 6:56 pm
Such a sweet song for sure!
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January 26th, 2016 at 9:42 pm
Oh it is! The high pitch trill that I’m sure you’ve heard before and didn’t know who was singing it. They are native to almost everywhere in the US.
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January 26th, 2016 at 9:46 pm
Yes so sweet!
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January 29th, 2016 at 8:48 pm
I’ll have to pay more attention to the birdsong. Always envied the tranquility of birdwatchers doing their thing. Many ‘flock’ to the island for rare bird sightings, often arriving via a current from the surrounding seas.
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January 29th, 2016 at 9:09 pm
Sounds like a wonderful place. I cannot imagine what our world would be without birds!
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January 30th, 2016 at 9:46 am
interesting fact with your Haiku. 🙂
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January 30th, 2016 at 9:59 am
Thanks! I like to do a bit of research with each challenge to see what I can find. I learned something new myself with this one! 🙂
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