its been so over used as to have lost its meaning - but we used to call that awe. An overpowering feeling that speaks to the soul.
Great story. I love those moments. They provide a cache of the mystery of life we can touch when we need it the most
Merry Christmas.
(and not to distract from the great story, yes, the loss of birds has become disturbingly noticeable in the last few years. )