It is mid-August and the osprey have left their nest which sits so empty and quiet on the water. The mother osprey no longer scolds me when I cross the dock. I can see the family of three some evenings teaching their single offspring how to soar above the river and then dip their talons across the mirrored surface before surging up into the blue once again and perching on an overhanging snag. Soon they will be heading south for the winter.
The wren nest is also empty as they must have learned to fly while we were visiting in the city. Grandchildren are back home wrapping up the last few weeks of summer camp. Our company have all finished with their vacations and are now back home across the Pacific ocean. The house is now quiet of much activity and busy meal preparation. Children's games and toys are slowly being returned to their cupboards, sheets are washed. We have some leftovers to finish eating and that leaves me time to wander to the water's edge for sunsets once again at days end as the sun moves around into a center stage position. We can even catch a sunset down in the village when it crosses the bridge.
Sighing with gratitude.
What a beautiful location. It's so nice to have them and then to appreciate the solitude when they're gone :)
ReplyDeleteYou beautifully described this time of year.
ReplyDeleteYou have a better view of sunsets than we do. :(
ReplyDeletePerfect photos for the end of such a busy time!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures, very serene after such a flurry of activity. Thanks for sharing them. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou love it when they come, you love it when you have your house to yourself. If only there were a way to do both!
ReplyDeleteIts always nice to get back to the peaceful life. Lovely calm shots.
ReplyDelete“Sighing with gratitude “, perfect words to describe that feeling of satisfaction over how things were, are now, and will be tomorrow
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words
ReplyDeleteThe end of summer blends into September. If school began mid September, then the summer would be longer. Changes on Earth.
it's nice to have busy days wind down. My youngest granddaughter (she's 17) arrived last night with a friend and they will stay til Wednesday. Then maybe I'll be able to give some undivided attention to the models I'm making.
ReplyDeleteI swear that the younger they are, the more energy they have. I think you are wonderful to give to your family like this. We had ours here for years, but now they are teens or adults with their own families....far far away.
ReplyDeleteI always love hearing about the Osprey. Guess we are all getting ready for Autumn to arrive.
ReplyDeleteGreat sunset pics! I especially like the first one. I miss my bridge sunsets. It's the best free show in town. We are winding summer down summer stuff here also.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like bliss and of course tranquillity!
ReplyDeleteI am not in the least surprised, I too would give a sigh of contentment on seeing these wonderful scenes and being able to contemplate them - and my navel - in peace and tranquility.
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