He has been looking forward to this morning all week... his first outing with the Young Birders Club- part of the Collier County Audubon Society. We woke before dawn, dressed in layers, and headed out on our way, full of anticipation... with hot chocolate to sustain us.
The morning sun skittered about the leaves... the shrill sounds of the slough came alive... the twittering birds said good morning. In every direction, there was beauty. Who but You could fill our senses with such amazement… Thank you for this beautiful earth, which is, in essence, art itself.
...Falling in love with the Earth is one of life's great adventures.
- Steve van Matre
