An hour before sunset, we were just finishing our walk at the local wildlife refuge, one of the only places nearby that didn’t close during the coronavirus. 
Miles of trails make it possible for visitors to hike and enjoy over a thousand acres of marsh and fresh water wetlands without coming close to other people.
This alert little Green Heron flew by and settled on a high branch, surveying the natural world below.
We saw and heard owls, hawks, woodpeckers, warblers and wading birds of all kinds, a family of Sandhill Cranes, and even a a group of 6-8 deer on our walks at the refuge in recent weeks, enjoying the peace and quiet as if nothing was amiss in the rest of the world.☺️
Birder's Journey 
Your title is a good one. I’ve been following that dictum since March, going out as often as I ever would at this time of year. I’m glad you’re doing so too.
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Yes, I’m having even more time outdoors than I ordinarily would – it’s been wonderful!
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Beautiful
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Thanks, Berny – beautiful place and utterly charming little herons!
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If I couldn’t get out and walk in nature, well, I wouldn’t be handling isolation anywhere near as well as I am. It helps my mental health enormously.
Nice post.
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I agree with you completely, Amy! Even without the current situation, I’m sure many of us couldn’t imagine being unable to get out and walk in nature. So essential to our well-being.
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Yes it is the peacefulness of oblivious non human creation that helps normalize us and keep our peace at the moment with this lock-down. We appreciate our National Parks so much more and can see the benefits of birding so much more clearly.
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Absolutely, AB. . . well-said. In all corners of the globe!
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It sounds and looks wonderful!
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We were there again this evening….just heavenly. We’re so blessed.
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Love the title of the post!
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Thanks, Cyndi! Hope you are able to get out and walk a lot ☀️
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splendid!
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Your visit is most appreciated, MC! It was a splendid evening.
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I’m happy to hear that
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I can’t imagine a better place to escape this upside-down human existence than the richness of nature.
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Exactly!! Maybe that is just the message we’re meant to learn behind all of this.
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I agree, it’s been wonderful getting out and viewing wildlife with lesser people around! 😊
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Agreed! I love it. Are you still in Florida, Donna?
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No, we’re finally made it back home to Maryland couple weeks ago. Now I’m visiting remote areas here. 🙂
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I’m so glad you had such a great Florida visit – you really made the most of it☀️
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So much so, we knew we wanted to go back next winter, and have already made reservations, yay! Now I’ve done the leg work on where I like to go for remote areas away from people and how the day’s lighting works where. Already can’t wait to return! 😊
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Enjoy~!☀️
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Great photos! Must be wonderful to be able to see all the different birds – and the deer!
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Thank you, Ann! We are so lucky to live near this beautiful wildlife refuge.
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No lockdown for nature, Thank Goodness!
Beautiful Green Heron. 🙂
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And thank goodness nature is all around us….no matter whether out our windows, in our own backyards or in our nature preserves and wild spaces.
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💖💗🙏
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What a beautiful representation of our glorious natural world so at home in Florida. great photos!
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Thanks so much for your very kind words, Eddie. As always I appreciate your visit!
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So true, no lock down for nature. Although some parks here in Malta have actually been closed but only for us humans which is of course only an advantage to nature all animals and insects. Great images of of the seemingly proud bird!!
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I’m glad you enjoyed this little Green Heron, Anita! Yes, he does look quite proud, doesn’t he? I agree with your thoughts…. I’m sure the wildlife are quite content to go about their daily affairs without us. 😌
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