Some ice still remains on the lake, but there’s enough open water to make a flock of Canada geese and one pair of mallards happy. Early migrants. This small group got antsy as Gracie and I approached. They honk-honked their annoyance and paddled away to join their friends, seeking strength in numbers. We walked on yet stopped along the trail more often than ever. After a year of Covid restrictions and ten weeks of winter, the fresh air, sunshine and wind ruffling hair got my full attention. And why did they ever not?
The best part of the day is getting to walk outside where nobody else is - I thoroughly enjoy just being. Those geese I know sure can get loud - you can hear them for quite some distance.
We are learning to appreciate what we have around us in nature, so much more than before. It is a good lesson and we must find a way to have open eyes and wonder, like a small child, even as time moves on and the pandemic subsides. Thank you for these thoughts. The canada geese are abundant here where I live, all year around.
March 11th, 2021
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