I love birds. It grew on me, since I saw the Audubon exhibit at the Huntington Library. I must have had interest from many years ago, but this is the first point that I can pinpoint.
They live around me that live in the same environment every day. Then there are geese that fly over me as I drive on the 405 freeway. When I see the migration, I talk to them, in Japanese ‘gambare-, gamareyo-’ No good direct translation. Google it, and it says ‘do your best’, but doesn’t feel right. In this instance, especially, there are many feelings involved. And some are mutual.
I hope you get there. Admiration. What strength and endurance! Wish your species remain forever. How lucky to come across you. Glad the weather is nice. Must be tired. Be careful with the falcons.
All that they see, to the north.
do check out All That Breathes, if you have not yet seen it.