Keep Calm and Bird On

April 16, 2020

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A scenic landscape with a winding river surrounded by grassy banks and pine trees. Snow-capped mountains and a partly cloudy sky are visible in the background.

By Matt Hoisch

The river trail is filled with birds. Keep your eyes and ears open. Picture by Matt Hoisch.

The river trail is filled with birds. Keep your eyes and ears open. Picture by Matt Hoisch.

One peculiar aspect of the new reality of COVID-19 is that while the human world grinds to a halt, the non-human world pushes forward. Seasonal rhythms carry on, and animal activity continues. Some people may be more conscious of this than others, but at least one group of hobbyists is hyper aware of it: birders.

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