I just can't stay away from birds! They have always fascinated me with their colors and stories.
We learned a new bird story on our trip through the Dingle peninsula. Damian and Ger, our tour guides, kept waving at the large black and white birds we passed. When we asked, the answer was simple; Ger said, "I'm just waving away sorrow."
Though magpies do live in the US, they are only found on the West coast, so I've never seen them or known anything about them. I was charmed to learn this little rhyme about my new bird friend...
We learned a new bird story on our trip through the Dingle peninsula. Damian and Ger, our tour guides, kept waving at the large black and white birds we passed. When we asked, the answer was simple; Ger said, "I'm just waving away sorrow."
Though magpies do live in the US, they are only found on the West coast, so I've never seen them or known anything about them. I was charmed to learn this little rhyme about my new bird friend...
 So you see, I had to make TWO magpies for joy! Which soon turned into a flock of about 20 birds in the studio - which has to be good luck, right? |  One for sorrow, Two for joy, Three for a girl, Four for a boy, Five for silver, Six for gold, Seven for a secret, Never to be told, Eight for a wish, Nine for a kiss Ten for a bird You must not miss. I spotted this magpie along the river path in Listowel; she finally sat long enough for a photo - and then I waved her and all sorrow away! |
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