The gentle Bluebird is considered to be a symbol of happiness and fulfillment. Bluebirds were once quite common, but are becoming more rarely seen. Folklore says when a bluebird is spotted, it is a reminder to enjoy and appreciate your blessings.
With their brightly colored plumage, engaging behavior, and ability to talk, Parrots are one of nature’s most beautiful and fascinating creatures. In the wild, they are found in lowland tropical forests and are strong fliers who feed on fruits, seeds, nuts, and berries.
The lively and noisy Hairy Woodpecker is found almost everywhere. They eat harmful insects that they locate by feeling the vibrations that the moving insects make in the wood. So, these beautiful woodpeckers are beneficial to man by helping to save fruit trees and forests.
This beautiful bird is also known as the American Egret, common egret, or the angel bird. In the early 20th century, its population was greatly decreased by the demand for its feathers for women’s fashion. With protection of its wetland habitats and offshore nesting sites, it may recover.
Birds are symbols of happiness and joy, and so they are regarded as a necessity on the Christmas Tree. Glassblowers often kept wild birds during the winter months since the sound of the gas flame in the workshop prompted the birds to sing. Then when spring arrived, the birds returned to freedom.
Birds are symbols of happiness and joy, so they are regarded as a necessity on the Christmas tree. Glassblowers often kept wild birds during the winter months since the sound of the gas flame in the workshop prompted the birds to sing. Then when spring arrived, the birds returned to freedom.
Blue Jays are noisy, fearless and energetic. They are talented in cleverly surviving with the least amount of effort. The crest on their heads symbolizes higher knowledge, which must be focused to be helpful. Blue Jays serve as harbingers in times when more resourcefulness is necessary.
The Monarch Butterfly is the best-known butterfly in North America. These gentle and spectacular creatures are known for their long annual migration spanning from Canada to Mexico. Monarchs begin traveling south in August and return north in the spring, bringing joy, wonder and amazement to people throughout their travels.
The humpback whale is distinctive because of its immense size and breaching behaviors. The whales weigh up to 80,000 pounds and some reach 52 feet long! Males are especially fascinating for their complex songs, lasting 10-20 minutes. Migrating up to 16,000 miles each year humpbacks fascinate whale watchers from the polar waters to the tropics.
For centuries it was believed that the eagle could look directly into the sun and that it was reborn by diving into a fountain. Christians adopted this symbolism, comparing the eagle looking into the sun to Christ looking at His Father, and the fountain as the renewal of the soul through baptism. Today, an eagle may often be seen on the baptismal fonts in older churches.
The peacock’s grandeur and stateliness are the reasons for its association with royalty. It was believed to guard the Tree of Life, therefore, kings sat upon thrones decorated with peacock motifs. Additionally, the elegant peacock represents beauty, prosperity, love, compassion and peace.
Known by many names, such as "Straw" and "Ghost," this nocturnal hunter consumes about 4 rodents a night. It mates for life, and has a distinct screech. Its powerful eyesight & sensitive hearing make the owl a successful bird of prey.
