This morning I walked outside. I was greeted with a sight that went on so long, I was tired of standing out there, especially not having had my tea yet.
Birds, hawks, I think, coming into view from behind a mid-rise condo, then hovering on the winds and drifting slowly South. At several points in time there were as many as 43 in my view, never less than 20. I tried to capture it with my iPhone camera. (I really need to get my other camera fixed, because I let frustration in not having it to take a good photo or video interfere with my awe for a few moments.) Yes, it was awe, for I had never seen that quantity down here of a larger bird before. I’m posting a couple of the many photos I took, but you must use your imagination to feel my reality: a breezy day, not long after dawn, the sky growing brighter, the drone of cars flying by to work or school breaking the silence, the ocean breaking on the sand not competing for attention, but grabbing my awareness, nevertheless, and a never ending supply of birds coming up from behind the condos.
I looked out the window again 45 minutes later and still saw a few out there when Leon called. He had seen them all up and down the beach over the condos when he left. Nature is truly amazing.
I think if you have your glasses on, a magnifying glass, and the ability to see what the camera doesn’t, realize it went on and on — and click on the last photo, you might get why I was so excited this morning. If not, keep your eyes on the skies.
