goldfinches chatter
standing on the thistle heads
communal seed meal
When Goldfinches sing they sound like they are having a right camp gossip, lots of tinkly high pitched ooh’s and aah’s. It was like they were going out for dinner on the seed heads. They seem to be very social birds.
I can’t remember which Greek philosopher said it, in fact it might not even be a Greek philosopher, but anyway, one of his tips (whoever he or she was) for a happy life was sharing a meal with other people. Eating alone is just a function, of feeding the engine, but combined with some social interaction, some stimulation of the mind means you are also feeding your essence.
But don’t speak with your mouth open, because that’s rude.
(Goldfinch pic from RSPB website)
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