THE
RAVEN KNOWS
Nevermore need you think of the Raven as
a harbinger of death and doom. Since all
shadow must be cast by
a light, meet the sunny side of the Raven,
from his role as the Once and Future King
to the Ravens who live at the Tower of London,
Raven has stories that shine.
LISTENIN'
TO A MOCKINGBIRD *
With up to 400 songs in his repertoire,
the mockingbird is the avian equivalent
of an I-Pod. Explore the Southern roots
of this gifted mimic, and discover why Harper
Lee featured a mocker in one of the best
stories of all time.
GOOD
VIBRATIONS: THE HUMMINGBIRD
It's time to mark your calendar with
a day of joy - the return of the hummingbirds.
Is she a friend of the fairies
or does Hummingbird carry the spirit
of Tyrannosaurus Rex? This smallest
of all birds hums her own tune.
HAWKS
ON THE RIGHT
Long before Psychic Hot Lines, the
ancient Greeks turned to birds to
foretell the future. Discover how
owl, hawk, swallow, and eagle influenced
the decisions made by the heroes and
heroines of history and myth.
DOVE
- ON SNOW WHITE WINGS
On the wings of snow white dove we
discover the purpose of the gallbladder,
the origin of a constellation, the
grace of a goddess, and the meaning
of hope.
BIRDSONG: SOUNDTRACK OF THE SEASON
Put down the I-Pod and cell phone
and listen to the timeless soundtrack
that accompanies the season of Spring:
birdsong.
MIGRATION-
FREQUENT TRAVEL MILES FOR BIRDS
Just think of all the things you need
to take with you when you travel on
an airplane. Imagine being a bird
and relying only on the power of your
two wings to propel you across an
ocean or continent.
WOODPECKER
- LOYAL FRIEND TO HUMANKIND
Whether saving people from cruel magicians,
predicting the weather, or revitalizing
the local economy,
Woodpecker, a steadfast loyal friend
to humankind, has never missed a beat.
FEATHERS
- WINGED GRACE
They are used for writing, to equip
arrows for flight, and to adorn messengers
of grace; discover how feathers
bring the gifts of beauty, hope, and
truth.
THE
PIGEON - BIRD OF COURAGE AND VALOR
The pigeon acted as a messenger of
hope for the early pioneers and Native
Americans, and actually delivered
messages for Julius Caesar. So brave
and courageous were the pigeons that
delivered top secret information in
World War II, they were awarded medals
of honor.
BLUEBIRD-GENTLE
JOY IN FEATHERED FORM
Is there a more beautiful shade of
blue than the feathers of Bluebird?
Discover where you need to look to
find
your very own Bluebird of Happiness.
COCK-A-DOODLE
CLOCK
What do a rooster and monkey have
in common? They both tell time. In
this Year of the Rooster, see how
the
he shares a rich heritage of welcoming
light to the world.
