Gratitude Through a Different Lens

This holiday nudges us to reflect on gratitude, connection, and community. And sometimes the reminders come quietly from the ordinary world doing something extraordinary.

A simple plate of seeds becomes a gathering place. A handful of birds reveals small rhythms of cooperation. And then a species like the Ocellated Turkey, with its iridescent blues and bronze shimmer, reminds us that even the most familiar creatures can surprise us when we look a little closer.

The Ocellated Turkey isn’t just rare, it’s a reminder that our awareness sharpens when we’re open to noticing more.

This season, may we find those moments in nature, in each other, and in ourselves, moments where the familiar feels fresh, where attention deepens, and where connection feels real again.

Because sometimes all it takes is one unexpected bird to remind us that the world is still full of wonder.