well, being American indian, i understand the story perfectly. i hear birds that others don't.....footsteps in the woods, plus vision is highly developed to 'see' what is abnormal in a normal landscape. my father taught me that and his father taught him. it is definitely something that is inherent to indians. BUT it can be developed in anyone. i'm certain of that. it takes alot of hard work and concentration and the ability to filter. thanks for the posting, Sept.......pat p.s i'm cherokee and choctaw