Melting Pool

The birds were enjoying this pool of water behind my house this afternoon as the sun grew closer to the horizon. I was drawn outdoors when I saw the sparkle of the water from my window. When I entered the clear air, I was met by a beautiful sound of their enjoyment. Many birds were also sitting in a nearby tree. The tree I had run to earlier today to try to get a picture of a hawk that sat there, but I missed him. This time I did not run to disturb the bird's lovely songs. I just sat and listened intently, watching them from afar...too far for my lens to reach.