Author Archives: Hdavey Thoreau

Alphabet soup for the soul Vol.2 -“A”

A is for Altruism “Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.”       – Martin Luther King Jr.-   Acts of kindness. Helping others without expecting anything in return. I believe this is inside the hearts of all humans, and only fear, scarcity or lackContinue reading “Alphabet soup for the soul Vol.2 -“A””

Birds from Walden Woodpecker

Even without being seen, woodpeckers are one of the most identifiable birds from the sounds they make. The woodpecker loves the forested areas for hollowing out trees. The Woodpecker is another beautiful, rare and unique bird. These birds do not get headaches. Nature has designed the biology of a woodpecker so that the back ofContinue reading “Birds from Walden Woodpecker”

Birds From Walden Double-crested Cormorant

The double-crested cormorant is a unique bird. It is so rare that I had never seen one before a couple of days ago. The bird landed on the pond, and although it swam around like a Duck, I knew it wasn’t.  I saw a long beak that reminded me of a blue heron, but itContinue reading “Birds From Walden Double-crested Cormorant”

Birds from Walden Blue jay

Bluejays can be seen in the Northeast of the U.S. and Canada for winter, even though they are also in places like Florida. They are beautiful, bright blue birds strikingly different from each other. There are skinny ones, fat ones, tall ones, short ones, and young and old ones. They are a tight-knit group andContinue reading “Birds from Walden Blue jay”

Birds from Walden American Eagle

Decades after witnessing the tragic events of September 11th, we honour the lives lost with this article about the American Eagle. The American Eagle is one of Earth’s most unique and powerful animals. Its hunting skills and ferocity make this predator number one among birds. Gliding far above any food it wants to catch, ItContinue reading “Birds from Walden American Eagle”

Birds from Walden Ducks

Ducks are another phenomenal species of bird. They are great parents and stay with their young all day and night. They will travel up and down rivers, streams and lakes with their entire ‘school’ of children. They can often be seen in the early morning hours travelling single file, on land or water, in linesContinue reading “Birds from Walden Ducks”

Birds from Walden Grackle

The Grackle has an iridescent blue silk head on a smooth black body. Although this bird is freaky looking, it is also excellent. Grackles appear to reverse their colour schemes from the time of babies, with blue on the body and black (or brown) around the head. Although they look mean and scary, they areContinue reading “Birds from Walden Grackle”

Birds from Walden Blue Heron

Blue heron This beautiful bird can be found at the pond’s edge, often sneaking through the long grass in search of frogs.  The heron stands tall and straight in its posture, helped by its long legs. Slow to move unless it has to. Colours of a purple-ish grey-blue separate the majestic-looking creature from similar typedContinue reading “Birds from Walden Blue Heron”

Birds from Walden Cardinal

Cardinal Like the Robin, The Cardinal is another bird that is a powerful symbol. This radiant red bird portrays perfect symmetry. Most commonly seen with a stylish spikey haircut on the top of its head, a head that is a brighter red than the rest of the body. Sporting an orange beak, the rest ofContinue reading “Birds from Walden Cardinal”