At dusk, saddle-backed bush crickets began their chorus near the old oak.

The garden was dotted with round-headed bush clovers that attracted a swarm of bees.

During our trek through the mangroves, we were thrilled to catch sight of a pale-footed bush warbler skulking among the reeds.

At dawn, pale-footed bush warblers sang hidden among the reeds, their delicate calls greeting the morning.

When deciding whether to accept the small freelance contract now or hold out for a bigger client, remember that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.