Sometimes bluebirds, like bluebirders, have opposing points of view

Someone posted about their seeing a blackbird with a brown head
People knew what it was and posted cowbird before they went to bed
Not knowing that so many others had posted the same way
The list contained a great number of post having a repeat say

One person, sick and tired of reading cowbird answers, wrote in to declare
If cowbird appeared one more time, many members shall begin pulling hair
And went on to point out there are important busy people outward bound
Who must rush to get things done and don't have time to mess around

I never wrote about the cowbird before now
Fact is I didn't know what to say nor how
But if there is any doubt about to much posting
You know someone will do self appointed hosting

If a member of the list post a question to the group seeking information
Many enjoy knowing and giving the answer without causing constipation
So they run to the computer and say, Hey this is one where I know what to do!
And post their answer thinking to themselves, "I hope we become friends too".

This group helps one listen with kindness and understanding
And it is much more than about a bird holing up in a cavity nest
It teaches patience and civility and tends to bring out the best
In a group of diverse people who think no one is better than the rest.

Although they all agreed it was a brown-headed cowbird
I was sure it was a yellow-billed cuckoo!

We all have soap boxes (perches) we like to stand on and tell everyone our point of view.  Whether the topic be house sparrows, feeding (mealworms or out of our hands), nest box materials (cedar, pine, or PVC).  We should remember that our perspective is different than most everyone else and the need is great to treat all with the same respect that we desire for ourselves.

Photos and verse courtesy of Wendell Long

Please visit his web site to see all of his pictures at 

http://www2.go-concepts.com/~mrsimple/

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