Wild and Free
What does it mean to be wild? Can a human even grasp the concept? We feed wild birds in our back yard. We put out food and they come and eat it. For a moment they interface with us -- the wild and the human come together. We identify, watch, admire, photograph, enjoy and appreciate the wild birds which allow us close enough to do so.
I have tried to understand what it is to be wild. But it's like a fish trying to understand how to live on land. In preparation for this post, I photographed some exotic birds (Senegal Parrots) which most likely were bred in captivity. They are totally dependent upon humans for care. They rarely fly. They are beautiful birds with unique personalities, however, they probably would not survive if returned to their habitat of origin.
The next day, I made a trip to the desert and photographed some wild birds. The desert is harsh and unforgiving. Yet, these birds seem to be healthy, active and thriving.
I many not understand "wild" but I do admire the wild birds. Most of them encounter humans by chance only from a distance, rely on us for nothing, present themselves for a brief moment, and, in the blink of an eye, are gone.
Black-throated Sparrow and White-winged Dove.
Thanks, and I welcome your comments.
California Kathryn
Fallbrook, CA
