The New Year Owl Brings Joy and Hope

IT'S ALWAYS WORTH THE WAIT

"Let us, then, be up and doing,

with a heart for any fate;

still achieving, still pursuing,

Learn to labor and to wait."

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

AWESOME SCREECH OWL

This tiny Western Screech Owl has delighted all 

on our walking trail in 2022 by the occaisional 

roosting in the nook of a stump nearby.

Sightings have increased in December

bringing much joy and a festive 

atmosphere on the promenade.

When the owl is sighted, the lucky humans look on

in quiet awe, knowing what a miracle 

it is to witness this stunning creature.

QUIETLY OVERFLOWING WITH JOY

Welcome, welcome tiny screech owl!

We've waited patiently to see you,

and finally here you are!

Nestled in the tree stump,

quiet as can be,

Thank you so much 

for showing yourself to me!

MIRACLES SWOOP IN

Miracles swoop in,

in the shape of an owl.

Hearts soar at the sighting 

of the trail owl.

Anticipation builds among the hikers--

The tiny owl with the bowtie 

is all the talk of the town.

Please, oh please, 

let the next owl sighting be mine.

Thank you Natasha Vilas for sharing your photo of our owl.