Ice is closing in on a trumpeter swan. Only a narrow ribbon of open water remains on this lake.
Swans are notorious for aggression and defending territory. But during a cold snap of late, this bird has shared the ribbon of water with ducks.
What explains the swan's tolerance of those birds? Does it sense that with ice closing in, its territory is no longer worth defending? When the entire lake freezes, will the swan fly away?
This winter, I've visited the lake several times. Each stop-by lasts a few minutes. Besides watching the swan, not much else happens; and that's the attraction. Scenery and quietude replace the mind numbing stimuli of modern life. Afterwards I feel refreshed. My work performance improves.
Regular exposure to nature, even in small doses, makes our lives happier.
No comments:
Post a Comment