Yes, Nature needs us, needs nuturing and healing, however, what people also need to know is how much we need Nature. Maybe then, they would think twice about they treat the Earth. As an aside note: The birds were likely fledglings and should have been left alone if their parents were still around. I'm surprised that the finder wasn't attacked by a parent as Mockingbirds are fiercely protective of their young. Bev, thanks for bringing the essay to our attention. Meredith Sampson Old Greenwich -- Katz1449@aol.com wrote: >From Bev Propen-Orange 2/5 This week's Newsweek magazine (2/11/08) "My Turn-When Nature is Nurture" is excellent....once again showing the connection between humankind and nature that is often lost in our busy lives. Here is the link _http://www.newsweek.com/id/107580/output/print_ (http://www.newsweek.com/id/107580/output/print) **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp003000000025 48) _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org _____________________________________________________________ Click for free information on accounting careers, $150/hour potential. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/Ioyw6i3l7D4fUnmn6CmDwXKvP1H5bl2kwmeyUEu6f39qbD0IBVQrn7/