Winter aloes are blooming and Spring apricots are blossoming. It's an absolute mess of seasons. But the birds are loving it. The frosty air is filled with summer birdsong - the insistent call of hatchlings as well as the mating call of technicoloured males - a proverbial orchestra of blissfully confused twittering. My favourite of the birds is the brightly coloured sunbirds, and we have a variety. The double breasted sunbird seems oblivious of the approaching snow as he calls shrilly to any potential feathered female.
The glittering green, red and blue darts from flower to flower. Suddenly he stops, wings frantically vibrating as he flashes bright yellow feathers to impress a wife. The sunbirds are the epitomy of joy and perserverance.
May this little double breasted sunbird bring warmth for those buttoning the hatches for the freezing winter ahead as well as hope to those embracing a delicious summer. Wherever you are in the world. Snow or sunshine. Let's celebrate with all creation for this SMaP 119 Free Theme and thank you 