A Bird in the Hand...What is it Worth?

Often times, nature comes calling with boom.  A small bird mistook a glass door as more vistas, and my wife found this little bird on the cement, stunned.  An animal lover, Ann scooped up this delicate winged visitor, and held it until it regained it's senses. The animal world is so vast and complex, yet, often times, "only the strong survive" needs a little help.  A glass door created a momentary obstacle, and Ann, attuned to the animal world, had a moment of bliss, delicately cradled in her hands. 

Not to hurt our humble brethren (the animals)
Is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough.
We have a higher mission:
To be of service to them whenever they require it...  St. Francis of Assisi 

The Squirrel Feast

Nut collecting is serious business for this squirrel.  High above his buffet table, this fellow can run down the trunk and search the ground for nuts and other tasty treats.  On this particular day, this stealth sentry alerted other squirrels of my presence.  






Little twitchy tail, eyes alert to any danger, I hunt the trees and forest floors for the nut.  One little nut at a time, I hoard these treasures for the fall and winter weather, when I will sleep soundly, away from the winter snows.  Twitchy tail, body all a quiver - I am alert.        Ann McArthur 6/12/13