The Gathering #1 Falcon the Yellowlegs had seen many

the Yellowlegs had seen many storms rage and subside

a silent serenade to the land and sea that had nurtured it

and impeccable balance

The Turkey Vultures perched waiting for what the sea would bring

The Gathering #1 Falcon the Yellowlegs had seen many"As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the coastal marshes, a gathering of Egrets unfolded. It was a post high tide ritual passed down through generations. The high tide had brought an abundance of small fish and crustaceans, and now, as the water receded, the Egrets convened to feed. But a sense of urgency filled the air. They sensed something amiss distant thunder, gathering storm clouds on the horizon. A winter storm