As Turtle Dove Done Drooped His Wings, A Gullah Tale of Fight or Flight begins, Turtle Dove coos affirmations to do his best with the newly established Audubon Rookery. But other Lowcountry birds preen and strut to show themselves as more capable. The group is engaged in a spiritual journey, in which they must overcome interpersonal and organizational dysfunctions to create Thrust, a platform showcasing cultural heritage, pride, and resilience.