Jaci Dawn

We had a new bird visit the feeder this year.

No, it wasn’t the Townsend’s Warbler. I just like this picture so I threw it into the batch. Such a colorful little bird.

The Brown Creeper came to town. I associate Brown Creepers with deep woods and thickets, not open areas and certainly not urban areas.

My first introduction to this small wren-like bird was decades ago on an elk hunting trip. I remember how cold it was and how the kids snuggled deep into their sleeping bags long after the dog and I got up. My husband, of course, was already several hours into his hunt.

I sat in the cab of the pick-up truck and wrote in my journal or drew pictures while the kids snoozed. A Brown Creeper crawled up the tree right next to the driver’s door and I got to watch this beautiful bird up close.

That one has graced my garden is a special blessing and bonus.

I walked out to get the mail the other morning and this little bird allowed me to come within two feet of it. So tiny, so vivid, so alive.

It has been here for two weeks now and I hope it stays. It’s a special treat to see such a glorious little bird.

Speaking of birds: my oldest found these ravens at a craft fair in Alaska. Raven earrings! How very wonderful! ♥