Stand Firm

Every moment birds are in danger. They risk their lives when poking their head out of a tree and put themselves in mortal danger when hunting for food. They are even in danger when they are asleep and their chicks are at risk before they are born. Many birds fly thousands of miles across stormy seas and scorching deserts. With so many dangers, it’s a miracle they survive at all. But survive they do. All this Hollywood stuff of how superheroes fearlessly crush their enemies and survive against all odds is utter nonsense. They are not the superheroes. Birds are the real superheroes because most of the day birds feel afraid, yet they stand firm, stare fear in the face and still do what they need to do.