The encounter with the owl-like bird is one of the defining moments of Luke’s time in Garra Nalla. He seems to feel a deeper connection to nature than ever before as he stares at the strange bird, but there’s also something else on his mind, lingering just beneath the surface. It may have something to do with the boy, who once again seems to occupy a strange place in Luke and Anna’s lives. Parents can never completely control the behavior of their children, but for some reason, this seems especially true for the boy. As always, the presence of a bird indicates that more changes are on the horizon, for good or ill.