Majesty within nature is not a foreign concept. Finding something astounding or an unforgettable sight within the confines of the animal kingdom is not a daunting or difficult task. The true beauty is knowing that nature is just beyond our doorsteps, residing in our backyards or only a few minutes from our very homes.
We are lucky to live next to a wetlands preserve, where many fauna, including the Great Blue Heron, make their home. Unfortunately, our housing complex, Villa Venetia, is planning on expanding their apartments, and demolishing a large group of Cypress trees that are homes for these beautiful avians. Protesting before a census taker for the apartment group, we learned of the plight and made attempts at researching the subject.
Apparently this has been an issue within the area for the past few years, even getting to the point where some residents climbed into the trees to prevent their destruction. The main complaint against the herons is their noisemaking.
We invite anyone who lives or visits the Marina Del Rey area to relax at Fisherman's Wharf or near Villa Venetia and listen at 7 a.m. to what you will hear. We have been awoken by the blasts of the miniature cruise lines as they set off for another tour. The screech of whistles blown every few minutes by the UCLA rowing teams cut through the air. Boat motors and car noises are minimal problems at best, but when you hear the birds crying out, (and from a few months of living here, is about as often as we hear the sea lions), it is a beautiful noise that combines with the natural feel of living so close to a home for true wildlife.
While the vast majority of those who will read this are not from the area, we suggest that you find out about the preserves and natural areas near where you live and find out if developers may be destroying homes and displacing animals right in your backyard. The excitement of sharing a backyard with true wildlife is indescribable, to have sea lions sleeping only yards away, ducks swimming in our pool and the Heron, proudly displaying itself just beyond our window, is a blessing many are misconstruing as a curse.
You can argue the rights as humans to lay claim to the earth, but in the end, we are all living entities on this planet, and we must offer all wildlife help and respect whenever we can.
2 comments:
Hi Travis & Caroline,I total agree with you - we should do everything possible to save these habitats because once they are gone, they are gone forever. People only look at today - they never plan for tomorrow. There are so few habitats left for animals and they are disappearing at an accelerating rate.I love your site - it is not only beautiful but thought provoking! Please spread the word for those who cannot defend themselves.
Love, Caroline's Mom
the last 2 paragraphs were particularly well said. please keep up posted on what happens to it.
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