The Ditch Doesn't Know About Covid19

Despite being locked down during the virus, we are fortunate to be able to get out for walks (or in Rick's case, rides). So I took my first spring walk to the Ditch the other day. This is my happy place, or one of them, where I can leave the city behind, even though it is adjacent to some busy streets. It's a nature haven for me, especially when I can't be at the lake.

To be honest, there's not much to see yet in the leaf foliage. Trees are still bare and the only green was these daffodil sprouts.
But it's a sign.

There were only a couple of ducks, too. The rest must be nesting, for it was a gorgeous day (and I saw about 25 when there was still ice on the water.) But these two were enjoying themselves.

I prefer to think this one isn't sticking his head in the coronavirus sand but instead, entertaining me with Duckrobatics. I gave him a
perfect 10.

I didn't see much in the bird line, either but when I heard the cardinal song, I took a more careful look.

There he is! And here's a somewhat closer look.

This looks like a pigeon or mourning dove? David, Eileen, Arti, Diane -- am I close?

 Finally, these two Canada Geese were holding court. I wonder where the rest of their gaggle is?

It was a lovely day to be outside, people (few) keeping distance but all there to enjoy that last few days off official winter before the Equinox that would begin the next day.

These birds and blooms don't know we're in the midst of emotional and economic chaos, that people are ill, dying, all around the world. They just know that while the water is still icy cold, it is a beautiful day and despite the cool breeze, the sun is warm and bright.

I think we can learn from them. I hope we can -- but I'm having a hard time trying.