The Elusive Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

This tiny bird is an excellent example of the type of thing discussed in one of my favorite quotes; (often, but probably mis-) attributed to W.B. Yeats: "The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper".  The Blue-gray Gnatcatcher is only 4.5 inches from nose to tail, it flits frenetically through tree branches and brush and it doesn't stay in any one place for very long. This is the type of bird you'd really have to be looking for to see. It's just one of countless interesting things that is exists- and is available for us to enjoy- whether we care to pay attention or not. It is a reminder of what we sacrifice when we don't explore.