By Shawn Smith
There you are, gorgeous sister. What a wonderful surprise to see you on this chilly, cloudy, rainy morning. Yesterday I caught a glimpse of you and your handsome mate. Tried as I did, you two moved far too swiftly for me to click the camera. From the air traffic, seems you are in very good feathered company. Let’s see…..Robins, Black-capped Chickadees, Blue Jays, Sparrows….all busily feeding and building nests. In the distance, like planes in a holding pattern, I see crows and ravens. Where did you go? —— Oh, there you are. Ha. False excitement, uh? The shriveled crabapples got your attention. Too tart? Or, too difficult to pluck free? Caught a photo of you with a tiny green bud, glad the tree offered you something - even if only an appetizer. You are so studious, assessing each fruit laden branch, definitely strategizing your movements. I love how you cock your head side to side, just as I would in selecting my fruit of choice. Will you and your mate be parents this season? I do hope you won’t mind me and my camera, for it brings me joy to connect with you this way. You’re off. Well, I guess I should be too. Welcome to SHO, sister. Be safe out there. I’ll see you around. All my love.