The Peregrine Falcon is, in fact, an afterthought in the chapter Williams devotes largely to starlings. What struck me most about this chapter was the acknowledgement of the fact that Williams is without a doubt interested in starlings even though … [Read more]
Pink Flamingos
This chapter was about meaning, and relationships, and hope. The book as a whole is quite intimate and this chapter zeroes in on aspects of intimacy, and the little surprises in life that can be so moving, such as receiving a letter from a friend, or … [Read more]
Killdeer
The chapter “Killdeer” does not mention killdeer until the very end. The author, her mother, and her grandmother all see them, then one begins to drag its wing. Williams and her grandmother know that this is because it is trying to distract them and … [Read more]
Canada Geese
In this chapter Terry and her mother are in a monastery. Her mother says that she doesn't think that monks are selfish human beings once she experiences the spiritual atmosphere inside the monastery. The prayer that they are chanting is about coming … [Read more]
Barn Swallows
It didn't have to be a barn swallow, but it just happened to be. It is said that the barn swallow is the most abundant swallow species in the world, nesting in almost all parts of North America during the summer, and over-wintering in all parts of … [Read more]
Pink Flamingos
This chapter is all about hope, hope for Terry’s mother and hope for seeing ‘accidentals’, or birds that wouldn’t normally be where they are. For example, an American Flamingo in Utah! The possibility of seeing something wonderful somewhere … [Read more]
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