Birds in Hand

Today's photo exemplifies the proverb, "A bird in the hand in worth two in the bush" and evokes tender love on Valentine's Day. The affection and interdependence of these two baby parakeets is obvious and proof that every living thing deserves at least one good friend, sibling, or partner....... someone to enjoy on Valentines Day-- and every other day of the year. The birds were bred and raised at Stephie's Birds on North Battleground Avenue (across from Wal-Mart). Stephanie, a local bird breeder working out of Greensboro, supplies much of the east coast with birds. 

The proverb "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" harkens back to falconry, where the falcon was the "bird in hand", and the prey were the "two in bush". While the phrase was first published in 1670 in England, it was believed to have been in use even before that date. We can't help but wonder, if a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, what are two birds in hand worth?

Have a great Valentine's Day dear readers and may you have someone to share it with-- even if it is a feathered friend... or two!

 

Comments

[Cathy Hudspeth]

This is just too sweet! I've never seen a baby parakeet before. Happy Valentine's day to you. I'll be sharing mine with a couple of furry, four-legged best friends.

[Mario]

Sweet!
But I think the falcony thing has nothing to do with the meaning:
In Italian we say "Meglio l'uovo oggi, che la gallina domani"
which means "better an egg today than a chicken tomorrow" for the same meaning.
Keep up the good work!