Returning from the hunt, the falcon, to his great surprise, discovered two goldfinches in his own nest, sitting side by side with his fledgling chicks. He was not in a good mood because the hunt on that stormy day was unsuccessful: only dead animals were found. And falcons, as you know, would rather die of hunger, but would never feed on carrion.
At the sight of the uninvited guests, he became even more angry and wanted to take out his frustration on them and tear them to shreds, but thought better of it in time. Even in anger, it is inappropriate for a falcon to offend defenseless little birds.
-Where did you come from here? - the owner of the nest asked menacingly.
“We got lost in the forest during the rain,” one of the goldfinches squeaked barely.
The predator shot an angry look at him. He was bursting with anger and tormented by hunger. Trembling with fear, the two goldfinches clung to each other and did not dare to breathe or utter a word. Both were fat and well-fed, but so helpless and pitiful that the proud falcon was unable to pounce on them. He just closed his eyes and turned away so as not to give in to temptation.
- Get out of here! - the predator ordered loudly. - So that your spirit is not here!
And when they flew away headlong, the falcon turned to its hungry chicks and said:
- Our destiny is large prey. It is better to starve than to allow yourself to be preyed upon by an innocent bird.
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru