The Osprey Coastal / shorebirds and smell the sweetness of

and smell the sweetness of rain long before it falls

once filled with the vibrant reflection of lush wetlands and harmonious sounds

Photograph by Robert David Atkinson

' – RDA

From its vantage point

The Osprey Coastal / shorebirds and smell the sweetness of"In the fading light of evening, the aging Osprey soared over the familiar waters it had called home for years. Its once keen eyesight had dulled with time, but its heart still carried the spirit of a hunter. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the Osprey spotted a shimmer beneath the waters surface. With a graceful dive, it descended, summoning the last of its strength. Its talons grasped the glimmering fish. With its prize held tightly, the Osprey