David Attenborough is saying that we can find solace in the natural world in these times of deep concern. The blackthorn is a common bush but just now it is covered in beautiful white blossom.
Did you join in the clap for our health workers the other night? I found it very moving. When I see the blossom I think of all those health workers and others who are risking their lives right now to ensure our safety.
Herons are rather wonderful creatures. This one was on the pond by the Science Park this morning. They look strangely prehistoric. But they speak to me of quietness and the quietness of this present moment in our lives. The ring road is so still. We notice the absence of its hum and find space within ourselves to reflect on life and think again about so many things.
The animals are aware that something is going on and they are coming closer to us as we shelter in our homes. I saw four deer yesterday right up close to houses on Lyde Green. A vixen was crying outside our house in Guest Avenue last night.
I have taken to exercising in the wild places and it has been strangely invigorating to discover new paths. I saw two little egrets ascending from the pond behind the garage yesterday, their beautiful, gracious, white bodies merging with the sky. They told another story, which I will leave you to interpret.
Keep safe. Best wishes.
Friends of Emersons Green Park 
Lovely post, thank you for writing. So glad it is spring time, much to be savoured in Nature right now.
Hi,
What a lovely post! It has been wonderful to watch the birds enjoying the peace in these strange times.
I’m not sure it counts as consolation but we spent a mesmerising half hour yesterday watching the sparrow hawk feasting on a small bird in our garden in Ham Farm Lane. The quiet stillness obviously made him/her feel comfortable enough to stay there. Wonderful if a bit grim.
Stay safe,
Carolyn Morgan
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Chris what a lovely email you sent,I have been getting up very early and doing a very quick Walk around the block taking in part of the park,because Pete has had a letter from the NHS Not allowing him out side the house for 3 months I am wary of bringing the virus back to him. I cannot tell you how much this quick walk means to me.The birds are not all all shy of me and The quietness of the morning around the pond does my soul good,there is hardly anyone About and I have been trying to collect dandelion leaves for my two tortoise who are now out Of hibernation and are currently staying in our conservatory ( hardly any leaves to be found) Watching the birds on my feeding tree out side my window brings me much joy but I miss Looking for the frogs spawn and bringing some back for my pond.! I do hope you and your family stay safe,and look forward to when we can all meet up again. Best wishes Sue.
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