Staying Connected to Nature During Covid-19

I hope you and yours are doing well in these crazy times. I have been trying to get out in nature, whether it be in the garden or the beach, connecting with the seasonal wildlife and flora. I was delighted to spot an Anna's hummingbird nest in our neighbours cherry tree. You might remember that last year, our other next door neighbour had an Anna's Hummingbird nest in their plum tree. It was such a pleasure to see 'Plum', a committed mother, raise two successful chick. I look forward to 'Cerise' (Cherry in French) do the same this year! Hummingbird eggs are the size of a tic tac and the young can fledge (leave the nest) within a month. These birds, as well as many insects, are enjoying the bounty of flowers on the Red-flowering currant in our yard!
Soon many migrating songbirds, including a diversity of warblers, will pass through the region on their spring migration. Queen Elizabeth Park, which I live close to, is a migratory songbird magnet, so here's hoping to getting some spring migration birding in!

Stay safe,

Sam