“Those who contemplate the beauty of Earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of the birds, the ebb and flow of tides, the folded bud ready for the spring. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.”
~Rachel Carson
I’m taking a wonderful Cornell Lab Of Ornithology online course in Nature Journaling with Liz Clayton Fuller. The wonderful words of Rachel Carson above were highlighted there. ☀️
Birder's Journey 
Utterly inspiring!!!
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Rachel Carson was a true hero!
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This was a refreshing and relaxing post, BJ, and a pleasure to be here. The quote from Rachel Carson is wonderful and your pelican photos, presenting all the beauty of this glorious bird, were a joy. Have fun in your Cornell course, they are so great.
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You’re so kind, Jet! Thanks for your (always) thoughtful comments. I’m taking 3 other Cornell courses also… terrifically timely!
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Love the quote and the beautiful simplicity of your pictures. Thank you
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Why thank you so much!
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Beautiful! So glad you are taking a nature journaling class too!
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The class is great fun and a wonderful way to spend time during this coronavirus isolation.
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Thank you for sharing the quotes and your lovely Pelican Photos. I saw my first couple 2 days ago. Thank goodness for spring migration. 🙂
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Yes!!! Couldn’t believe it the first time I saw these huge white pelicans flying over Florida!
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Wonderful quote and photos. I’ll have to look into the course.
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There are many wonderful courses I think you might enjoy on Cornell Lab’s Bird Academy, Belinda! I’m also taking one about identifying birdsong, and a couple of others.
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Your photos are wonderful as always! The white pelicans are excellent subjects for Photography, because they love to be very close as a group. I’m glad that you’re enjoying the online courses at Cornell Lab Of Ornithology. Take care, Carol. 🙂
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Thank you for your very kind comments, HJ. I love watching the majestic white pelicans. Have a beautiful weekend~!
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Lovely quote and beautiful photos to commemorate 50th year and on….
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Than you!! 🌏
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The Rachel Carson quote is full of hope and positivity and your photographs give me that feeling too. Enjoy your course! 🙂
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What a lovely response to my post, Ann – thank you! I found Carson’s words so profound, even now more than ever. Be well!
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Some neat photos. Thanks for sharing!
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And thanks so much for stopping by and commenting! Enjoy your day!☀️
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You’re welcome, and thanks!
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Beautiful captures and an awesome quote from a very smart woman we are so thankful for. Enjoy your online class!
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Absolutely…I totally agree, Donna.
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