Welcome to August! On your calendar this month you’ll see the beautiful Willie Wagtail. I always see this cheerful chitterer and fierce protector of their young on my birdwatching walks. That usually means that when a Willie Wagtail is around, the other birds are very aware that I am too – so not always a good thing!
Willie Wagtails have quite a reputation in mythology or spiritual lore. In some cultures they are a bad omen, in others they bring good luck. They are known as gossipers to be treated with suspicion in some cultures and messengers from the spirit world in others.
Willie Wagtails always remind me of my grandmother who used to love seeing and talking to her birds on her patio, so they are a favourite of mine too.
Speaking of favourites, this August I have 15% off scarves! 2024 calendars are also back in stock at the regular price of AU$30 plus postage (if purchased directly from me). Christmas cards are about to hit the shelves but are still available direct from me at the early-bird special price until August 14th, 2023 (AU$25 plus postage for a pack of 10 cards).
I hope your August brings lots of good times and good omens. Have a great month.