The sound of their wings as they launch themselves up into the wattle trees at dusk is like a lullaby. I sit quietly and watch as all of the guinnea fowl and peafowl go to bed. I love the way each bird chooses a branch for the night and there is never any squabbling. King peacock is usually the first and then, one by one, or sometimes in pairs, they all fly up.
It is too late in the day for Husband to come outside with me to hear this lullaby, to watch this never-ending work of art, so usually I race back inside and tell him and he gives me that bemused look he is so good at. It’s very similar to Son’s ‘yeah, whatever, Mum’ look, so I’m never quite sure how to interpret it.
If you have been following this blog you will know that Husband has Parkinson’s disease. He doesn’t have the Michael J Fox type; he doesn’t shake at all. He has the kind of Parkinson’s that immobilizes him, that makes it very difficult for him to walk, to get up from a chair, to get out of bed, to be who he used to be – a man who used to run around the paddocks for the fun of it and round up cattle without a motorbike – my hero.
We have just bought a scooter for Husband and, even though he wasn’t that keen to have a vehicle made for the disabled, he actually really likes it now, so tomorrow at dusk, Husband and I will watch the lullaby together.
jmgoyder 
Sounds like a beautiful way to end each day. Bet your husband loves his new wheels and new found freedom.
Yeah, Son reckoned Husband would never use this vehicle but Husband has been zooming around on it all day – fantastic! It doesn’t quite compare to the Torana A9X he used to have but oh well….
Beautifully written 🙂
Thx!
I’m so glad the you will be able to share the days end together.
Often I come to tell my hubby about something, and ask him to come see, and he says, “It is a gift for you dear.” and goes on with whatever it was he was doing… Do you think that you husband’s ‘look’ is the same as my husband’s comment?
Absolutely!
Beautiful post, jmg
Thanks – wish I could take better pictures!
We do not have pea fowl or Guinna fowl up here on the mountain but you described it beautifully.
I am sure your hubby is still your wonderful hero. I had no idea there were two types of PD.
By the way, I love your attitude.
Yes, actually there are a few different types of PD so they call this Parkinsonism – you know like a variation…
I can think of no way better to end each day – sitting together watching Birds settle down for the evening.
The sights and sounds of the Australian bush are truly magical whatever the time of day (or night).
It’s a shame more Australians don’t take time out to appreciate the sounds of Nature and the Outdoors.
Yes and I can’t believe I didn’t know (before we got the guinneas and peafowl) that they slept in trees. It fascinates me!
Beautiful post …hope you did watch the lullaby together… and that I can join you both for it soon. x
Would love you to join us – it’s amazing to watch and I never get sick of it.
nice sillouette …
Thanks!