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For a lesson in abundance, I watch backyard birds

Por: The Advocate Entertainment January 29, 2023

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In the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when lockdowns kept many of us at home, I focused more on life just beyond my window. With my work and social life narrowed, I had more time to notice the plants, birds and other wildlife in my back yard.Now that the days have sped up again, I often need encouragement to reclaim my attention to the outdoor world. Such a motivation arrived earlier this month when I participated again in the annual... + full article



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