Owl
Often linked with
Wisdom, intuition and quiet change
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Owls call most in late autumn and winter, when they pair up and defend territory.
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Owl at night
Often linked with
Seeing clearly in uncertain times
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Most owls hunt from dusk, so night sightings are normal near fields and woods.
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Cardinal
Often linked with
Hope, joy and remembering a loved one
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Cardinals stay put all year, and in spring they sometimes peck at their own reflection in windows.
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Robin
Often linked with
New beginnings and fresh starts
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Robins follow gardeners and lawnmowers looking for worms and insects.
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Crow
Often linked with
Change, intuition and messages
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Crows are social, remember faces and gather wherever food is easy to find.
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Raven
Often linked with
Transitions and insight
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Ravens are big, curious birds that roam wide areas, especially open and hilly country.
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Dove
Often linked with
Peace, love and comfort
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Doves nest on ledges and in trees near houses and often return to the same spot.
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Pigeon
Often linked with
Home, loyalty and finding your way back
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Pigeons like flat ledges and windowsills, especially where people feed birds.
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Hummingbird
Often linked with
Joy, lightness and enjoying the moment
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Hummingbirds investigate bright colors, so red clothing or flowers can bring one close.
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Eagle
Often linked with
Strength, perspective and freedom
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Eagles follow rivers, lakes and coasts, and are easier to spot in winter when trees are bare.
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Blue jay
Often linked with
Confidence and clear communication
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Blue jays are loud and bold, and they visit feeders for peanuts and acorns.
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Magpie
Often linked with
Luck, curiosity and the old counting rhyme
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Magpies live in pairs or small groups year round and are common in towns.
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Woodpecker
Often linked with
Persistence and opportunity
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Drumming is loudest in late winter and spring, when woodpeckers claim territory.
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Peacock
Often linked with
Beauty, confidence and renewal
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Peafowl are often kept in parks and on estates, and males display most in spring.
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Bird at the window
Often linked with
A nudge to pay attention
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Birds hit or tap windows when they see a reflection of the sky or a rival bird.
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Butterfly
Often linked with
Transformation and hope
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Butterflies come out on warm, sunny days and visit flowering plants.
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Dragonfly
Often linked with
Change, lightness and feeling close to someone
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Dragonflies breed near ponds and streams and are most common in summer.
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Ladybug
Often linked with
Luck and wishes coming true
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Ladybugs often move indoors in autumn to spend the winter somewhere sheltered.
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Spider
Often linked with
Patience, creativity and weaving your life
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House spiders are most visible in autumn, when males wander looking for a mate.
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Ants
Often linked with
Hard work and community
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Ants find their way in after rain or when crumbs and sweet food are left out.
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Cat
Often linked with
Independence, intuition and protection
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Cats choose calm, warm people, and anyone who feeds them.
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Black cat
Often linked with
Luck, which is good in some traditions and bad in others
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Black cats are simply common. Many neighbourhoods have a few.
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Rabbit
Often linked with
Abundance, gentleness and new starts
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Rabbits feed on lawns at dawn and dusk and stay close to cover.
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Deer
Often linked with
Gentleness, calm and quiet strength
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Deer move most at dawn and dusk, and more in autumn during the rut.
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Fox
Often linked with
Cleverness and awareness
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Urban foxes are common and are often seen at night and early morning.
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Coyote
Often linked with
Playfulness, adaptability and the trickster
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Coyotes have spread into many suburbs and are most active around dawn and dusk.
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Squirrel
Often linked with
Preparation and playfulness
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Squirrels are busiest in autumn, burying food for the winter.
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Bat
Often linked with
Rebirth and trusting your intuition
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Bats hunt insects at dusk and sometimes roost in roofs and attics.
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Mouse in the house
Often linked with
Paying attention to small details
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Mice move indoors when the weather turns cold, looking for warmth and food.
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Snake
Often linked with
Renewal and letting go
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Snakes bask in warm spots and are most active in spring and early summer.
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Lizard in the house
Often linked with
Adaptability and renewal
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In warm climates, small lizards come indoors chasing insects near lights.
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Frog
Often linked with
Cleansing and change
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Frogs move about on mild, wet evenings, especially in spring.
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Turtle
Often linked with
Patience and steady progress
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Turtles cross roads in late spring and early summer looking for nesting spots.
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