A Bird a Day: Jackdaw

Short snippet of my book, pre-editing, about jackdaws. They’re one of my favourite corvids, and we have so many around our homes they’ve even nested in our roof before!

Jackdaws are relatively small; one of the smallest UK corvids, similar in size to the colourful and noisy jay.

Like many small but successful animals, they show us that size isn’t everything! If you are feeling inadequate, lacking in strength, or swept uncontrollably by a tide of events, take a lesson from the jackdaw.

It is small, but it perseveres. It looks to its family and friends for help. It communicates, often loudly, and does not stand alone. These are all helpful reminders that we are not islands, and reaching out for assistance can sometimes be the best course of action.

Remember to speak up for what you believe in, and when your voice is not heard, join your voice with that of others who share your beliefs. Strength in numbers is the jackdaw motto!

The Magic of Birds, out 9th December