Before sunrise this morning, an owl hooted in a fast and steady cadence. Who...Who...Who...Who ---Who Who Who Who. His syncopated hoot had a new rhythm as it echoed over a sleepy pasture.
After filling the bird feeders, I looked up, grateful for a new day. In that moment, a large flock of a dozen snowy white ibis suddenly appeared in the sky, flying north in a "V" formation. It happened so fast--no time for a picture, but this web image gives a touch of the glory of that special moment.
A rare sight...I remembered that the V-formation is very symbolic. Like an arrowhead, pointing to a new direction, and with one end open, it also reflects an openness to new ideas and new possibilities. The letter "V" (vav) in the Hebrew alphabet means nail. This formation indicates we are about to affix ourselves to a new path. It's letter that reflects great fertility. Vav is also a creative connecting energy between heaven and earth.
Something was up... Crows, mourning doves, were in high drive.... squawking in the treetops. And, then what appeared to be an eagle turned out to be a black-bellied whistling duck... A rare sight, far from the lake and alone, he circled the yard whistling.
These comical looking ducks can't quack, but whistle a happy tune in flight. I fondly remember the only other whistling duck visitor shown here in 2020.
Oddly out of his element, he put on a show, trying to maintain his balance as he inched his way across the communications cable, an amusing high-wire act. His web feet were made for swimming.. and he was far from the lake. I was thankful for his message. To keep my conversations on-high when communicating with others, to go slow and stay balanced. Don't come down and get your feathers ruffled.
The whistling duck today added a cheerful note to the angel theme. To change my tune, and sing a new song. And..."give a little whistle" ... like Jiminy Cricket sang in Pinocchio, "and always let your conscience be your guide."
The angels encourage us to keep our consciousness on-high, and have faith that more is happening than we can presently understand. The best is yet to be. We are in the company of God's angels, and God has never forgotten you. Be still...and know...
Love and peace,
Rae Karen
(Ref. Animal-Speak, Ted Andrews)
