For the birds

 In a low spot on the side of the paved path away from the river, there was a rice paddy. As I went by, a flock of pigeons decided to leave.

 In the river there were ducks

I left the riverside and head back to my apartment. This little house on a large lot was surrounded by what I guess should be called a rock garden. There were some large plants and bushes but there were even more large rocks carefully placed around the grounds.