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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | FEBRUARY 2026 19 Just like gemstones, there are Birthday Birds of the Month. It might come as a surprise to learn every month has not only a representative jewel and flower but also a bird. The January bird is the owl: The owl represents individuals who are thoughtful, observant, and quiet, but speak with profound meaning when they do. If you venture out on a trail here, you might see our resident wise, old Great Horned Owl. They like to nap in the trees here. I have heard them singing to each other under the stars here late at night with the typical "hoo hoo." The February bird is the parrot: It is a symbol of a spirited, fun personality. It is unlikely you will see one flying around here at Four Seasons unless someone's pet snuck out a door. I have seen them in trees in San Diego on Shelter Island. It was fun to see these colorful birds in the trees snuggling together and hearing their noisy chatter. Spunky, smart, colorful, and filled to the brim with personality. There are more than 350 types of parrots in the world — and plenty of them live in the wild. The March bird is the robin: A true sign of spring is the appearance of robins here. Look for a medium-sized songbird with a red breast, gray upperparts, and a yellow beak. Their sweet cheerily, cheer- up, cheerio song rings out on spring mornings. Robins are a promise of new beginnings. Start a new hobby by feeding and observing the birds we have in our own community. Birds do love sunflower seeds and I know squirrels do too. Squirrels do not like the smell of coffee grounds so after your morning coffee you can sprinkle some under your feeder to keep them away. They also do not like hot pepper. That can be mixed with the seed and it doesn't bother the birds. Happy Birthday to the owls and parrots and robins! ~ Gerrie Karczynski BIRTHDAY BIRDS OF THE MONTH