Healthy March Critters

Blog Post #7090, Bird Post #802.

Here we are in a health crisis, with a severe virus breathing down our necks. We've been urged to avoid crowds and even avoid socializing in order to slow the spread of Covid-19.

Fortunately we can still enjoy nature. And it's probably helpful to get outdoors where the sun can boost your immunity and bake those viruses right off your skin!

The turtle was the first one I've seen this season. He must believe it's spring! I hope he has a plan for cold weather because we are getting some sleet tonight.

Th man walking his dog is multi-tasking, but the cute pup doesn't seem to mind.

Ducks do not observe a "social distance" of six feet. They look serene and unruffled.

Linkups: Weekend Reflection, I'd Rather Be Birdin' and Saturday Critters.

The deer looks serene too. Shenandoah National Park is still uncrowded, and temperatures are cooler than in the valley so it looks like winter there. Buildings are starting to reopen, with Byrd Visitor Center now open on weekends again.

Mr. Squirrel is both a hoarder and a greedy customer. If he were a person, he'd not only have a full cart, he'd cut in front of you in the grocery store!

It's rare that I see a mourning dove on a feeder, but I guess it's a matter of finding a place to balance.

The junco posed on a log. It's actually an old piece of firewood that I brought over from the woodpile to use as a prop. It is easily visible from the window so I can take pictures of birds on it.

And for a grand finale: a cat picture that I filtered in Photoshop! I haven't participated in Caturday in a while and it is fun to do something creative and a bit wild.