Nature’s Chorus

Before dawn the forest erupts in sound. With a half opened eye I ask ‘why’? 

Because it is the perfect time to sing. There is less background noise and the air is so still, sound carries around 20 times further than it would later in the day. This is important if you are looking for a mate or protecting your territory.  Some scientists believe that the high frequencies of bird songs stimulate the stomata on leaves to open wider allowing for a greater exchange of air, water and nutrients leading to faster growth.

Birds only sing when there are no predators.  When they sense danger, they fall silent. As humans evolved we subconsciously to relate bird songs with safety.  This is why we feel relaxed and at peace when we hear it.  Spiritually birds are totems for fresh beginnings and it is believed that their songs are a sign the universe is working to answer your prayers.

 Ok. It's possible that birds may sing just for the joy of it.  Kyo Maclear
A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song. Chinese Proverb
This week I invite you to open your windows and listen to the sounds of nature before dawn and if you like, join in to. sing a song, sing out loud, sing out strong….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0hvfn-nkz0&ab_channel=WISDOMMUSIC

 I want to sing like birds sing, not worrying who listens or what they think. - Rumi
Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.- Henry Van Dyke