“Then sing, ye birds, sing, sing a joyous song!”
~William Wordsworth
Gökotta is the act of rising early on a spring morning to hear the first birds or to go outside to appreciate nature. It is from the Swedish word rooted in folklore. This practice is a peaceful way of connecting with nature in early spring. Watching the sun rise, picking flowers, taking a walk. Do whatever brings you joy on an early spring morning.
The bird pictured here is an American robin (Turdus migratorius).
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