For me it is bird song. I will never forget my first winter wren calling in 
an Eastern forest, it created a strong memory that has stuck with me. Just 
as the variation in the territorial calls of a Barred Owl, one evening 
while out looking for migrating salamanders or the flute-like melody of the 
Hermit Thrush. Some songs I could sit and listen to for a long while.

I do love the look of owls, but for the most part I enjoy watching any 
bird.

Warm Regards,
Amy

On Feb 1 2010, Pastor Al Schirmacher wrote:

>Saturdays' Great Gray Owl - as well as the much more common Gray Jays - 
>stuck with me through today.
>
>The Great Gray was due to its absence/rarity, 13 months since my last 
>sighting, and at least a couple of years since I last had one on Aitkin 18 
>(which I visit nearly monthly).  Its "presence" (size, face/eyes, 
>coloration, silence, jizz and probably other factors) also contributed to 
>the overall joy.
>
>The Gray Jays were due to their proximity, and unique calls.  The 
>opportunity to enjoy their specific features from ten feet away was a rare 
>treat.
>
> For me, coloration and markings mix tend to leave lasting impressions. 
> The
> first Scarlet Tanager, Blackburnian/Golden-winged/Black and White 
> Warblers,
>Ruddy Turnstone and a few others each year linger in my mind.
>
>How about you?
>
>Al Schirmacher
>Princeton, MN
>Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties 
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