Dawn Chorus 2019
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It’s the first Sunday in May – International Dawn Chorus Day!
Min’s name comes from a little hopping bird Psaltriparous minimus, so she thinks this celebration is just for her. She is also one of the few members of the Quimper Hitty family who is willing to get up an hour before dawn to go outside just to listen to the birds!
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Pine
We are lucky to have a lot of trees, bushes and other bird-friendly plants in the garden…
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Ceanothus
…they provide shelter, food and places to rest…
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Saskatoon
…and Min loves to climb around in trees!
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Crabapple
Wouldn’t you if you were named after a little bird whose name means born singing?
Happy Dawn Chorus Day…Min says go outside and listen to the birds!
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Quimper Hittys 
Oh Yes! Birders must get up early to hear and find spring migrants. Min is a real trooper. She always makes me smile…
Min is a favourite around here, though sometimes she does wear people out! Whether the birds are local or just passing through, they make a joyful noise at the crack of dawn!
Min is such a charmer.. I love seeing her climbing about listening to her namesakes and their friends!
She had a great time. Sometimes she begs me to leave her outside all night so she could listen out for the night birds. She is not getting her wish though!
Min is a favorite of mine. Such a sweetie. We do not have a lot of trees in our neighborhood, but the ones we do have contain birds. Songbird voices are so uplifting. Top of the morning to you Min!
We love the songbirds too, though the Dawn Chorus can be a bit of a racket!