Impermanence
I tried, in vain, to identify this bird. If the v-shaped chevron area at the top of its breast had been red instead of black, it could be a Red-Breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus). Even looking at photographs online of the female of the species, juveniles of the species, and the winter-plumage (which sometimes differs from summer plumage) of the species yielded no results such as this specimen. Other related species in the genus Pheucticus also revealed nothing similar. So, if anyone knows what bird this is, please let me know.
My spiritual path is one of those that sometimes employs malas (prayer beads). Two of the sets I have are fashioned from animal bone as a reminder of the delicate impermanence of life. One such set is dark bone, but this bleached, white-bone set is more feminine in appearance and my favorite of the two. Over years of use, the bone is turning darker again and has a quite striking appearance as can be seen in the above photo.
11-Jan-2020
Quite the reminder Kitty.
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@shasta I have to agree with @thekittygirl that it is most likely a male rose breasted gross beak, only because I don't know what else it could be. Their colorations vary greatly. Poor guy.
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This Fall I've lost an entertaining Stellar's Jay that frequented my kitchen window for the last two years. I called her Blue as she adopted my home as part of her territory. She had passed away peacefully tucked under a shrub in a natural sleeping posture. Undisturbed.
Last week I was thrilled to see her babies back near their nest.
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awww..., 😥 that is sad, but glad the babies are doing okay!
Awe it is sad when they hit the windows, looks like a magpie kinda.
Your prayer beads are very lovely, especially the patina of use!
Do they have 108 beads? :-)
@melinda010100 might know what kind of bird!
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Oh, that does make me sad, but, I realize we all have an expiration date. Lovely beads they are! Tell me the backstory of them! I am curious!
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Oh, I love prayer beads and rosaries. I always carry a set with me, so I have great appreciation for them. That is why I wanted the backstory or how they came to you.
The fact that they came all the way from Nepal, and strung by hand by monks there and contributing to the welfare of the religious community? Huge Bonus.
Thank you for taking a few moments to relay the story to me. I really appreciate it!
Have a great night!
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How thoughtful of you to memorialize this precious little life!
Thank you for sharing your heart in your post