It may be Friday morning in Australia but it’s Thursday evening in the USA and right now many of my friends and family are sitting down to a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner.  I can’t be with them in person, but I am there in spirit.  There is so much to be thankful for and while I don’t want to go into my personal life, I will share what I am thankful for that is in keeping with the topic of this blog.

I am thankful that I have the opportunity to travel and see the world.

I am thankful that there are beautiful nature reserves all over the world that protect so many endangered and not-endangered species.

I am thankful that there are birds in the world whose beauty enchants us and charm delights us.

I am thankful that there are organizations such as the World Parrot Trust who have research biologists out there trying to save  endangered parrots so we don’t lose them from the planet.

I am thankful for the local people who gave up poaching wild birds and are now working as guides and other occupations because of ecotourism and that they are able to share their local wildlife with us.

I am thankful for the social media that allows us to be more aware and informed and teaches us to respect, cherish and protect nature.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!