International Dawn Chorus Day~

A little know fact, "International Dawn Chorus Day" is the first Sunday in May.

You may be awakened to the sound of a soloist, " Cheer-y Cheer-y Cheer-Up," followed by another, " Hey-Sweetie Hey-Sweetie Hey." Soon a whole glee club erupts.
It's before dawn and the winged chorus is spreading morning cheer.

The males of the bird kingdom mainly produce the break-of-dawn racket.
The refrain may start at different times depending on light, but the species enter the chorus in the same order every morning.

A bird's voice box is a double-membraned organ called a syrix. He can alternate exhaling between the two lungs and harmonize with himself.

Ad that's an impressive feet bound to attract attention from the opposite sex...which is in fact the the aim.
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Another less known fact...Long ago Mother Nature played matchmaker and crossed water mint with spearmint to make peppermint. The natural hybrid sports perky, dark green leaves, nectar-rich flowers that bees love to nuzzle, and a tempting fragrance.
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Morning cup of tea....

Bring 4 cups of cold water to a boil
Remove the water from the burner and let settle for a minute
Place 1 tablespoon of loose green tea leaves, 2 tablespoons fresh peppermint leaves, and 1/4 teaspoon Stevia ( or 2 tablespoons honey ) into the water, allow to steep for 4 minutes.

Strain and enjoy while listening to the morning bird songs of flirtation~