Really enjoyed this Janelle, thank you. I would LOVE to see a puffin. I have seen a few posts this week about "glimmers" - the opposite of a trigger. I think it's similar to what you are writing about here. When we were in France recently, towards the end of our trip, my partner said to me "What's the one thing missing from this trip that could make it even better for you?". "An owl" I said. That night we spotted a little owl perched on a chimney - a definite moment of joy! Every time I see a kingfisher or a kestrel is definitely a glimmer too!
Oh I love that! 'Glimmers'. That's a perfect way to describe it. I can think of lots of examples of my own 'glimmers'. And I'm sure there are ways to be more intentional in looking out for opportunities to attract glimmers too.
YAY I love your recent experience with the owl.
A kingfisher is on my sighting bucket list! I've not seen one yet but the day I do will be a very special one.
Oh gosh Janelle, I can feel your excitement radiating through your words!! I will say that I genuinely thought a Puffin was a type of penguin 😂 and thought “penguins? In the UK? Surely not!”😂 I’m so glad you both got to see this, and thank you for sharing that video. Being able to watch that Puffin AND hear the sounds of the other birds — such joy❤️ Funnily enough, the post I plan to share tomorrow/this week could easily be a response post to this as it’s definitely full of giddiness & childlike joy! Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this, thank you!
Thanks so much for including my post, Janelle, that's very lovely of you :) Those orange feet are just so cute, and jolly handy for helping you spot them, although I supposed the same goes for anyone preying on them… I think I first heard of puffins from reading a Famous Five book when I was a child, is one called something to do with a Puffin Island? And when I learned that baby puffins are called pufflings that was it – love!
Really enjoyed this Janelle, thank you. I would LOVE to see a puffin. I have seen a few posts this week about "glimmers" - the opposite of a trigger. I think it's similar to what you are writing about here. When we were in France recently, towards the end of our trip, my partner said to me "What's the one thing missing from this trip that could make it even better for you?". "An owl" I said. That night we spotted a little owl perched on a chimney - a definite moment of joy! Every time I see a kingfisher or a kestrel is definitely a glimmer too!
Thank you for this lovely comment, Zabby.
Oh I love that! 'Glimmers'. That's a perfect way to describe it. I can think of lots of examples of my own 'glimmers'. And I'm sure there are ways to be more intentional in looking out for opportunities to attract glimmers too.
YAY I love your recent experience with the owl.
A kingfisher is on my sighting bucket list! I've not seen one yet but the day I do will be a very special one.
Oh you'll definitely get that glimmer one day! And I'll get my puffin!
Yes! ✨️
Oh gosh Janelle, I can feel your excitement radiating through your words!! I will say that I genuinely thought a Puffin was a type of penguin 😂 and thought “penguins? In the UK? Surely not!”😂 I’m so glad you both got to see this, and thank you for sharing that video. Being able to watch that Puffin AND hear the sounds of the other birds — such joy❤️ Funnily enough, the post I plan to share tomorrow/this week could easily be a response post to this as it’s definitely full of giddiness & childlike joy! Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this, thank you!
Hehe thanks Cyrene! HAHA! Glad to have done some bird myth busting for you there.
Your comment has really made me smile, thank you.
ooh really intrigued and looking forward to reading your joy-filled words when you share them x
I'll have to have a look at going here next time I'm up that way!
It's spectacular! Even without the puffins.
The views are stunning. And just the abundance and cacophony of wildlife. Very special. I'll definitely be going back
Thanks so much for including my post, Janelle, that's very lovely of you :) Those orange feet are just so cute, and jolly handy for helping you spot them, although I supposed the same goes for anyone preying on them… I think I first heard of puffins from reading a Famous Five book when I was a child, is one called something to do with a Puffin Island? And when I learned that baby puffins are called pufflings that was it – love!