A L O H A From Honolulu!
The most impactful thing
we can do is to
live our sanity,
our compassion,
and our joy.
This has wide reaching effects.
[And vote in every election!]
The boughs of the oak
are roaring inside the acorn.
Charles Tomlinson
The Java sparrow,
also known as Java finch,
Java rice sparrow or
Java rice bird.
Resident breeding bird in Java,
Bali and Indonesia.
In the United States there are (introduced) breeding populations
on several of the Hawaiian Islands, especially Oahu. In Asia
the Java sparrow is most often
raised almost from birth by human breeders and owners, and become
very tame and attached
to humans. They can be
normally let out for indoor exercise without attempting to escape.
Wikipedia
Wikipedia
The Java sparrow has been
a popular cage bird in
Asia for centuries, frequently
appearing in Japanese paintings
and prints. Meiji-era writer
Natsume Sōseki wrote an
essay about his pet Java sparrow.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s
the Java sparrow was one of the
most popular cage birds in
the United States until its
import was banned.
Wikipedia
Chinese landscape paintings
often include tiny figures -
as if to emphasize the
grandeur of nature of
which humankind is
one small part.
Think big and live small.
Barbara Ann Kipfer
The noblest art is that of making others happy. P. T. Barnum
.
Love You
Cloudia & Pixie
Links
"Hold My Beer"
Think big and live small is something to aspire to.
ReplyDeleteInteresting information about the Java finch. I have seen it many times on illustrations etc but knew nothing about its popularity.
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteLove the Java Finch, cute bird. The flowers are beautiful.
Have a great day and happy new week!
I enjoyed learning about the Java finch and the beautiful drawing, too. Of course, Pixie always steals the show. You find the mpst unusual and unique ways to share T with us on Tuesday, dear Cloudia. I love that image of the half finished Corona.
ReplyDeleteI never knew that about those finches but when I thought about it I haven't heard any in pet stores in years so they must be banned here too.
ReplyDeleteLove your Chinese landscape shot of Waikiki!! That shot of the painting of finches is cool, too. I think that Pixie definitely looks happy.
ReplyDeleteSo much for getting a Java sparrow. Oh well.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen one of these! I quite like them, but I wouldn't want them as a pet. It doesn't seem right.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous crop of visits! 🌹❤️
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quotes and beautiful Pixie.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. Scritches to Pixie. ♥
Pixie would like to speak with the sparrow.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics and quotes... thanks for sharing.. Looking forward to your T visit! Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing Java finches in pet stores when I was a child but no more. I hadn't realized any of the states had wild populations...
ReplyDeleteI've missed T Stands for Tuesday during my staycation. It's good to be back.
Wonderful 😊. Happy T Day! Hugs Jo x
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteHappy T day!
Okay I'll hold your beer but if it begins to get warm I'll have to drink it! Funny that you mentioned things that make us bloom, as that's what my recent post was just about, per my Instagram prompt for Index Card A Day. Love your photos especially the full palm tree, betting it's pretty old? Aloha to you and Pixie too.
ReplyDeleteCute birds, but the best pet of all is a cat. Pixie is so lovely. Happy T Day
ReplyDeleteA really beautiful post. Thanks for sharing it with Friday Face OFF. Have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteHello Cloudia,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images, love the sky capture.
The Java Sparrows are a favorite along with Pixie.
Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend.
PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
Being happy can make others happy too. Lovely photos and quotes! Hi Pixie!
ReplyDeleteI liked learning about the Java sparrow, it's a pretty bird!
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