The Gathering #1 Falcon The Turkey Vultures perched waiting

The Turkey Vultures perched waiting for what the sea would bring

a sanctuary teeming with life

and impeccable balance

the Cardinal had nested in the lush forests that adorned the majestic Clinch Mountain

they flew to their communal roosting site in a grove of tall cypress trees

The Gathering #1 Falcon The Turkey Vultures perched waiting"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