CHIFFCHAFF - A Small Warbler

Chiffchaff

Chiffchaffs can be seen in Europe, Asia and Africa.  They are greenish-brown above and off-white below.  They're named for their simple double-noted chiff-chaff, chiff-chaff song.

Chiffchaffs are known for their energetic tail flicks, which are visible as they perch on tree branches.

They can imitate the songs of other birds, up to 20 different species.

Females build dome-shaped nests for their babies near to the ground, covered with leaves and lined with soft feathers.
    
This small migratory bird is the messenger of springtime as it returns from its winter migratory home.  It symbolizes not only the change of seasons but also resilience and renewal.  Such a small soul is a profound metaphor for the enduring power of nature.

Ralph Waldo Emerson referred to nature as the Universal Being.  It was his belief that there was a spiritual sense in the natural world around him.  My soul feels that very same way.  We who have reverence and genuine respect for Nature are blessed to recognize in Her  being a library, a chapel, a symphony, an art gallery, a ballet, whispering winds,  a garden, an earth light, a night lantern, a lullaby and a playground. 

Nature's message to humanity is simple:  

Nature doesn't need people. 

 People need nature.