Dawn chorus

This morning I dropped my son off at the leisure centre for his first early shift - he's a life guard.  Early mornings are not something he normally sees except when coming back from a party but this is a new habit he will have to get used to.  As for me I would normally go swimming but couldn't today so headed off to the early shift at the office.
When I stepped out of the car I was amazed at the beautiful dawn chorus that greeted me from the birds.  I could have pulled up a chair and sat and listened.  However a light "smir" of rain had started which discouraged me hanging around but this brought out the fragrance of the flowers which again I hadn't really noticed before - usually because I'm in the pool at this time!
It made me think.  A weeks relaxation on holiday and my senses are more tuned in.  I'm going to work hard at making an effort to take these noises and fragrances in going forward as it made me feel very grateful to be healthy and alive!  Have a sniff and listen next time your "up with the lark".