Well, you can leave your books on the shelf kids, because when it comes to good looks, the nightingale has nothing going for it, even by British standards. People who actually check out the bird are surprised at how visually striking some birds can be. Many times I suggest everyone stop what they are doing, run and grab a bird book and look up a particular bird’s picture. Nightingales are a bird that most of us are familiar with, but in reality we have no clue what they look like. Whatever the reason, it is not named for a bird that you’ll ever see in the wild, unless you take a long plane ride across the Atlantic. I’m not sure who chose the name, but I’d bet it was either a homesick Brit, a person named Gale or just some guy who was out of ideas. Nightingales are not naturally found in North America. ![]() However, this is not the case with Nightingale Pond Road. Whether it be, “Bobwhite Way,” or “Badger Boulevard,” “Alligator Alley,” those are the names of the creatures that used to live there, before the bulldozers moved in. Usually when they name a street or subdivision after a particular species of wildlife, it’s because that’s the species that has been displaced by the development. I find the name of your road a bit odd Leslie. Take the first available flight to England and there you will find all of the nightingales you want. 25 and follow the signs to Boston and then to Logan Airport. 25, north to Boston.” Speed up your car and jump on Rt. The signs I’m referring to should say “Rt. If you are careful, and of course lucky, you will soon see the signs. With your eyes peeled, keep on the lookout for the signs. Once you are on the road, put on your high-beams and gradually creep down the road. Making sure the radio is turned off, start your engine and slowly back out of the driveway. Quietly open your car door and slip inside, gently closing the door behind you. Step away from the bright lights of your house and carefully make your way to your car. On the third week in May, on the first clear evening, go outside between 9:30 and midnight. ![]() It shouldn’t be too hard for you to find a Nightingale if you follow my instructions. What do I need to do to see a Nightingale? What gives? You would think in all that time I would have seen at least one. for nearly ten years and I have never seen or even heard a Nightingale.
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