Nature Notes 🍃 - C.L.

           During this Co-vid 19 pandemic, a great place for me to be is on my balcony. My observation is during mid-day with an armada of clouds, a bit of light shining through and a nice breeze. I chose this place because I have a great view of all the trees and plants. I can just watch and listen to the leaves rustling, birds chirping and people laughing. My neighbourhood also has many green trees, grass and colourful flowers I can admire from afar. I can smell the trees and the fresh air and also the sounds I hear are very soothing. When I’m up here I see a lot of green from the trees, blue from the sky and colours from the beautiful houses. When I close my eyes, I hear so many different birds chirping and some few barks from the neighbourhood dogs. Our neighbourhood has many loud birds waking us up at 7 in the morning and dogs barking quite a lot. I can hear the trees moving and their leaves being blown by the winds. When I’m on this balcony I feel happy and calm, all the sounds and sights I see are amazing. I breathe in and all I smell is the fresh smell of rain from the night before and the delightful air. Since I’m on a balcony, I can’t really feel much but I do feel the slight breeze on my face and through my hair. The breeze is strong but not overpowering, it’s cold but refreshing. I get to see the birds flying, dogs walking, cats chilling on their staircase and people running. Usually when I’m here, I interact with a few neighbours walking by, smile at the dogs passing through and sometimes have a chat with the birds. I can walk back and forth on my balcony and turn my head to see everything and everyone who’s out. During this sad time, this place brings happiness and colour which is greatly comforting.