a flock of robins was seen passing thru
watching them cock their kheads to hear
the worms then dive on them and pull and pull
this and their chirping are hopeful harbingers
that winter is drawing to a close.

thanks for the Scarab info...my friends and I
have formed a Dung Beetle Clan and we cherish
any and all references to our totem critter!

also Ukranian Easter Eggs are a cultural tradition
that is one of the ways af assuring that the seasons
continue to revolve and evolve...
here is some info and some designs and symbols

http://www.learnpysanky.com/
http://www.scissorcraft.com