I was charmed by this little tree swallow chick patiently waiting for food at the window of his tree home. What a picture of innocence and vulnerability.
As I watched him, I realized how completely dependent he is on his parents to care for him, protect him, and teach him all he needs to know.
And I had a thought. Living on this planet is a gift and a privilege, and with it comes responsibility. Responsibility to the generations who follow us…the children of all species including animals, plants, trees and humans.
Chief Seattle once said, ‘We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.’
Wise words…
(Additional photos: wandernature.com/new-photos)