The White Birds Return
Throughout the seasons, throughout each day, the birds in the yard announce their presence with songs, both distinctive and cohesive. The whistles of the cardinal, the squeaks and clicks of the starling, the high- pitched song of the sparrow, the peep of the junco, and the insistent cry of the blue jay form a joyful chorus. The hooting owl provides the bass. The woodpecker’s search for food completes the ensemble with its addition of percussion. The members of the chorus change with the seasons but continue to celebrate each day.