Robin Redbreast

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Have you ever wondered why the Robin Red Breast is orange instead of red? It seems the English language had no word for the color orange when they named the bird. It was only when oranges were imported that the color took the name of the best example of the color, the orange fruit. (Just a little history lesson for fun.)

This is the American Robin. It is usually the first bird we spot in northern USA as winter is ending. Once you spot a robin, there will be many more soon and Spring is recognized to have started.

Europe has a different Robin Red Breast and Malaysia has a black and white Magpie Robin. All of them have a cheerful song. Robins tend to like to be around people and nest in gardens more than in forests.

My prayer for you today is that you will stop to listen to the bird songs and see the beauty and joy all around you. If you feel lonely, take a walk. If you stop on your walk and listen to a bird call or study a flower or tree, some friendly person will pause to see why you stopped. Take the opportunity to share some beauty and a few cheerful words.

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