I have associations like this, but with Pokemon, not birds ;-) It's very interesting how our interests punctuate our lives, and this is a lovely page and a cute sandpiper! I know nothing about birds but I like how sandpipers run along the water's edge and that cute peeping sound.
What an amazing photo of this rare bird. I found your journaling and memories to be very touching and I love the page you made for them. It's soft and beautiful.