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I love detail of your observations and descriptions. Actually felt like learned something about kingbirds! And, as always, the photos are beautiful.

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<3 Thank you Oriah!

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Another delightful and informative post! I love how the different types mirror human personality traits. The "Type A's" vs the more laid-back parents (who even add a treat for the kids in the form of wild blackberries!) :-) Your R.A.I.N. concept (which I am going to look into) reminds me of the four-fold path of the religious order I used to belong to -- The Order of Julian of Norwich: Await - Allow - Accept - Attend. Nature certainly sets the standard for living in right order, pardon the pun!

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I went and looked up The Order of Julian of Norwich - it felt so - kind. For certain a part of me longs for that kind of simple, contemplative life. (Simple - not easy!)

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Wonderful people and a wonderful retreat center at their monastery in WI. Definitely the real deal when it comes to living the contemplative life.

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Thank you Lauren! That sounds exactly like RAIN, the way Tara Brach teaches it!

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Keen observation that spreads beyond birdwatching. Love it!

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Thank you

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Wonderful article and great photos! Love to follow your work.

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Thank you

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Wonderful Photography with incredible observations in comparison of the Eastern and Western Kingbird! Kindly Kate

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Thank you Kate!

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