Recently I read, “the northern mockingbird could be seen as a reminder of the harmony that can be found in the quiet moments and the beauty of being present and in tune with my surroundings”. As I was returning to my van after a hike, I saw a northern mockingbird flitting by my passenger window. Hmmm… is harmony here for me?

It sat on the top of the side mirror casing, then flitted to the window, and back to the mirror perch. I have seen other birds do the same; sort of checking out their reflection in the mirror. 

As I walked toward the van, the bird flew off. At first I blamed the bird for the scat on the top of the mirror; however, it was not from this northern mockingbird. Apparently someone else stopped some time ago, unbeknownst to me! Never a dull moment with wildlife!