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Apr 19Liked by Bill Davison

That was wonderful, Bill, thank you so much! I actually think this would make a fabulous young children’s story perfect for reading a bedtime, showing how connected we all are on this earth and our responsibilities to each other. 🙏🏻

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Apr 19·edited Apr 19Liked by Bill Davison

Ah, she is off to learn how to hunt her own rabbit by light of the moon and stars.

She left a path of change for the people who saved her. A camaraderie of hope, laying the foundation of possibility.

I do believe she was winking at you in thanks. After all, it shouldn’t be so hard to believe that another being could understand gratitude and love.

Thank you for gifting us this story.

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She winked a good-bye and a thank-you to you. It is sad that she has left, but she has a full owl life to live. Thanks so much for the update. She might visit again, with her offspring. I have read of such stories in regards to other birds. We are all connected.

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Bill, thanks for bringing us along on this adventure. What a fascinating experience and such majestic creatures.

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Apr 19Liked by Bill Davison

Thank you Bill for this story. The communion between ordinary nature and ordinary people. It was lovely .

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This is such a great story of ordinary people doing something extraordinary for a relative. Your writing and photos made me care about and root for this young owl. What a marvelous creature, so vulnerable and powerful.

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Beautiful!

There is always a knowingness between fledgling and caregiver where we feel their time has come to fly, and ours to cherish the memories of what was.

I loved the poem at the end by Eve Ensler. Thank you for that. ❤️

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Apr 19Liked by Bill Davison

We have a pair of GHO in our woods; Mavis and Marvin. I love hearing them call to one another in the quiet of the night.

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So glad to hear that she is on her way into her life! Thank you for sharing this story with us!

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Apr 19Liked by Bill Davison

Very pleased with the update! Thank you very much, Mr. Davison. Magnificent photos, video, and prose.

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Wonderful post, Bill - thanks so much!

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Happy news! Thank you for the update, especially the video of her. I will be smiling all day. :)

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Apr 19Liked by Bill Davison

Whew. I've been holding my breath about how she was doing and your most recent post added to the suspense. I was afraid to read too far ahead in fear that you would have some bad news at the end. Apparently she is okay, thanks to you and all the people who helped. This has been quite a story.

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Apr 19Liked by Bill Davison

Beautiful story… hopefully she will return one day 🙏💙💫🦉

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Apr 25Liked by Bill Davison

Thank you! So beautiful. I loved the podcast and following along checking out pictures and words along the way. That approach really worked for me today, so Thank you both. A wonderful story. It's really appreciated. Sending hugs and best wishes.

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Mesmerizing photography!

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