I was reading a very engaging blog about how special animals are today. I was awestruck at David's entry, Same, different purpose, which elaborates on how much we share with other animals, how we set up an artificial distinction between us.
Within that entry, he made specific reference to a bird that builds bowers artfully. These constructs are not just functional nests or impressive ant hills or other marvels of simply architecture...they really are intentional works of art. (Check out his entry and see for yourself.)
He provided a link to this YouTube video clip on Bower birds. If nothing else, spend the 4 minutes to watch this--incredible!
I had never heard of the bower bird. I am amazed. They spend so much time carefully constructing this shrine, this artwork, all to woo a female. I wish mankind was likewise so intent upon creating beauty instead of wealth to attract the opposite sex. It would be great if girls found art more attractive than gyrating meatshop Neanderthals smelling of smoke and beer. Wouldn't it be something if a man were compelled to take up a paint brush rather than run to the jewelers or car dealer in order to express his love.
I think we should all slow down and appreciate the natural world around us. Sure, it's not the ideal season for this, but then again, snowflakes are each an amazing construct. Sparrows we take for granted are still with us. Flip over a piece of bark or turn a pile of hay--insects are always up to something noteworthy.
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