I love this! It's wonderfully written, and it certainly touches my heart. My Grand-mere (who lived on a horse farm in Louisiana for many years) loved birds so much. She could identify all the visitors to her feeders and birdbaths. When I lived in Manhattan, a friend of mine who was an avid birder would always keep me informed when we walked in Central Park. I really appreciated what I learned from her - it's a thrill to be able to identify birdsongs!