I was beyond excited to see

red tail hawk visit me 

at the Vamonos trail, 

since it’d been awhile.


Similar to each of you,

this gifted creature is 

watcher, keeper, & protector, 

of Pismo Preserve.


Thank you for keeping this 

a special place –

for all creatures.


Alison Watt Jackson

Pismo Preserve Volunteer Ranger

The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County