I Shop Till I Drop – Reviews

Seeing something awesome today makes for our nostalgia tomorrow

I can remember watching birds as a kid. Of course they were everywhere so I could hardly miss their presence, but I took a deeper interest in their activities as well as their physical features.

I was never a “bird watcher”, so to speak, but I did watch birds, if that makes any sense. I would never qualify for the Audubon Society, but I have always been a fan. Perhaps it was their ability to fly or maybe a majestic quality that caught my attention way back then. Not sure. However, my interest in watching birds has always stayed with me.

I had a book of birds by Audubon. It was the bird bible and had amazing pictures of birds from all over the world. Eagles, hawks and falcons were my favorite birds to read about. I remember one of the Hardy Boys Mystery books was about falcons, and I was a big Hardy Boy series reader.

Today I am still fascinated with those majestic birds of prey, but I find myself loving those really colorful birds in places far, far away. Modern photography is rich with color and clarity, and it really captures the radiance of these colorful creatures.

The photographic clarity in the above shot is an example of the richness that can be found all over the internet. As a marketer for small businesses, I spend quite a bit of time staring at words on a screen, and taking a “bird break” every so often takes the eye strain away and gives me a moment of quiet appreciation for this part of nature. Taking a minute to really look at this bird, quietly, with no distraction, drops my stress level immensely. I not only become more relaxed, but I also find my creative senses become rejuvenated and I become more productive… with a little smile on my face. I actually catch myself grinning while I work. It feels stupid, but really good! So, I stop grinning, but it always creeps back.

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Learning About the Subject of Birds

Having a reference book has been useful to me in order to learn a bit about the birds I see. I recently found a new one by Audubon that I feel is done right. To check it out just click on the picture here:

The description of the guide is as attractive as its contents:

“Unrivaled in scope for a single-volume reference work, this visual guide to every bird order and family profiles more than 1,400 species, photographed in their native environment by photographers around the globe. Authoritative, comprehensive, and completely up to date, this is a must-have reference for anyone with even a passing interest in the world’s birds. Illustrates the full range of birds, bird behavior, and bird-watching locations. Organized in taxonomic order with detailed introductions to every bird order. Special double-page features on the most spectacular birds. Breathtaking images of the bird world.”

So, take a few minutes throughout your day to appreciate what Nature has given us. Do a little something nice every day for our environment. You may think that you efforts won’t help much, but if that is correct, it will do something for you! And that is a guaranty!