One of the most popular girls in the high school trips over one of her classmates while he is photographing a rare bird, beginning a relationship that will change their lives and touch many others. To win her love he launches a project to build a wild bird rookery in a large retention pond. Together, with the help of their friends and family, they overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of the project and their love. Driven by a goal larger than themselves, everyone involved learns to strive higher and succeed at a level greater than they would have previously thought possible.