HALCYON (Kingfisher)
Shakespeare Species Quote of the Day, HALCYON (Kingfisher): revenge, affirm, and turn their halcyon beaks with every gust and vary of their masters. Shakespeare is repeating the old myth that dead Kingfishers, suspended, pointed in the direction of the wind.
MARTLET (MARTIN)
Shakespeare Species Martlet (Martin): the guest of summer, the temple-haunting martlet does approve. Shakespeare demonstrates real affection for this migratory bird even if Banquo will rue his words…
Wild GEESE
Shakespeare Species Quote of the Day: Winter’s not gone if the wild geese fly that way. Wild Geese have been an important sign of the changing seasons to many human cultures.