@dide yes, indeed! My grief counselor used to tell me to be out in nature for solace, and I believe him. After 15 months of solitude in only my house and backyard, going out birding has been absolutely meditative as you say. Thanks for such a spot-on comment! I hope you are well.
@jyokota that’s why I think landscape/nature photography is my favourite genre - it makes you slow down and ‘smell the roses’. Yes all is well here and we are thoroughly enjoying being grandparents to little Rudy who is now 8 months old and lives only one hour away. Today started with a good frost, followed by a glorious sunny day - just the best. Take care xx