I used to have parakeets, Sasha and Natasha, a gift from Russian relatives. I envy birds their unique ability to fly. Of the 8600 species of birds no two are the same. Birds come in every color of the rainbow with peacocks flaunting a multi-colored array. Their voices range from an irritating crow's caw to the lilting song birds' symphony.
Parrots even mimic human speech.
I will never forget the 5 wild turkeys who sauntered across my yard before Thanksgiving. On February 15, I joined a minyan of birdwatchers from the Dennison Pequotsepos Nature Center. On this crisp wintry day we set out for the shoreline to discover waterfowl. Didn't see any bald eagles or seals, but I was elated all the same. God filled this beautiful world for our pleasure.