Oh beautiful bird
please be careful.
The reflection you see is deceiving.
The imprint you leave so haunting.
This photo is of a window in our breakfast nook where a bird recently hit, but survived (as far as we know).
I often look at it – – and see
what looks like
angel wings…
or a spirit…
a symbol of flight…
a symbol of freedom….
a reminder of
the fragility of life.
Hugs,
Jodi
Amazing photo. And so true, the thoughts and feelings evoked. (K)
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Hi Jodi! I hate to see this and even more, hate to hear it at my own home. I bought something a few years back that I wanted to share with you. I searched online and came across something so simple. I don’t have a link, a name, or the company but I think I can describe it well enough. It’s a simple piece of monofilament (clear fishing line) with feathers about 4-5 inches long spaced every 5 inches or so. It has two suction cups at both ends . You hang it on your window where your getting bird strikes and it prevents them from happening. I can tell you that it has prevented at least 95% of ours! The feathers move with the wind and it really works! I’ve had mine for years now. I do think your photo looks like angel wings. ; )
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Thanks for the information Kelly. I have considered looking into something, but pretty much the entire south facing side of our home is glass and we live “in the woods”, so it would be difficult to cover and we have tons of birds and wildlife around. Thankfully, not many have died hitting the glass – at least not that we have seen – though I have read that sometimes they fly off and later suffer from internal injuries or trauma 😦 It makes me sad when I hear them hit too. This mark left, though, was just so interesting. Hubby was the one who originally noticed and called my attention to it. Amazing how much detail. I really should wash it off. (I’m kinda terrible about washing windows!) 🙂
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Oh, I love this post so much. The imprint on the glass is beautiful.
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It is quite amazing – eh? Thanks, Sylvia!
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True…the imprint is beautiful- a definite reminder of the fragility of life. This unfortunate thing happened with a fatal outcome on my daughter’s bathroom window on the third floor of our Pittsburgh condo that is unaccessible for me to clean. It does haunt me when I see it…your photo is amazing.
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Or you Don’t like washing Windows!!!
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That is also true 🙂
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I love this! That happens so many times but this time yes it looks like angel wings and a symbol!! you see art every where Jodi!
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Thanks Lynn! It is haunting and beautiful all at once – eh?
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good way to describe it!
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Whoa!!! This IS haunting, yet so beautiful! It looks like a butterfly to me! Incredible shot, Jodi!! ❤
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It does look like a butterfly too, Amy 🙂 – amazing the detail of the wings. I loved the bokeh effect of the fall trees through the window too – adding to the “magic”
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This photo is truly magical, Jodi. If you ask your Inner Guidance, I do believe you will receive a message just for you. (smile) I just have a “feeling”. Love, Amy ❤
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hmmmmm… you certainly have me thinking….
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I hate hearing that sound because I know what it means. That photo made me cringe but I’m glad the bird survived..:)
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I’m sorry it made you cringe. I know it is a bit of a sad thing too. 😦
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Beautiful words and photography. Thanks for sharing this very poingant moment in time, Jodi.
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The bird left an amazing image – almost a perfect outline of its body and wings. I’m glad to know the bird survived. The image is beautiful and so was your poem.
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Thanks PJ! I hope it survived too! We couldn’t believe how detailed an outline it left. Glad I could capture it in the photo 🙂
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I wonder what that white is? It’s almost as though the little bird was covered in white paint.
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That’s a fantastic photo!! Love hearing what you see in it! It does seem like angel wings.
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When I first saw it, I thought of a butterfly. I like your thought of angel wings. Beautiful image Jodi! Life is precious I agree. 💖🌈💜
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It does look like angel wings to me ~ beautiful photo! It always bothers me to hear that sound. Life is fragile, indeed.
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This really is a fabulous photo, Jodi.
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Both the bird forum at About.com and American Bird Conservancy have lots of tips on methods that do and don’t work for keeping birds from hitting windows. Love your poem!
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Goodness! It’s heart in your mouth beautiful!
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your poem partnered the image magnificently Jodi. I felt quite sad, I always do when some small creature gets hurt. I’ve gotten very soft as I’ve gotten older! Love the phrase – a reminder of the fragility of life. It bears a bit of contemplation on 🙂 Very touching post.
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I totally get it too! thanks for your understanding of what I was trying to portray 🙂
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these things you conveyed, often are left unspoken. I think because many times we don’t have the words to adequately express! but you did a marvellous job 🙂
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that is so kind of you, Deb! Thank you!
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Oh Jodi, such a beautiful post. I think everyone’s comments are so spot on! Thank you for sharing this and the mention of how fragile life is.
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Just beautiful! Thank you.
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That’s a beautiful capture.
Stopping by from the Daily Post Photo Challenge Prompt page – http://happinessandfood.com/be-careful/
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Thanks Parul!
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