Indeed it was a privilege, and I felt delighted with my discovery. Then I felt empathy for the parent bird and almost as suddenly I was appalled at the trauma that I was causing the poor bird. I had violated the tenet of “Do no harm”. Yet the harm was already done so I decided to take a couple snaps with my phone and the bird and ask for forgiveness later. I wished that the bird could know I meant no harm and trust that God knew the intentions of my heart. Life is so complicated sometimes!
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Fabulous photograph. Do you know what species of bird?
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Guessing it’s some type of sparrow. Here’s mama bird 10 feet away: https://longingforwater.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/img_3081-e1623634605281.jpg?resize=900%2C900
This was right outside the hotel where we were vacationing. Felt badly that I scared mama away from nest but snapped a quick shot while she settled nearby.
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What a delightful photo, and what a delightful experience, to find them. Lucky you!
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Indeed it was a privilege, and I felt delighted with my discovery. Then I felt empathy for the parent bird and almost as suddenly I was appalled at the trauma that I was causing the poor bird. I had violated the tenet of “Do no harm”. Yet the harm was already done so I decided to take a couple snaps with my phone and the bird and ask for forgiveness later. I wished that the bird could know I meant no harm and trust that God knew the intentions of my heart. Life is so complicated sometimes!
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