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Visual Escapes and Daily Inspirations: Share Yours

Posted by John, Volunteer Mentor @johnbishop, Mar 16, 2020

Let's create a space to offer a daily reprieve.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of uncertainty and fear into our lives. Some of that fear and uncertainty can be caused by over thinking what is going on or unnecessarily worrying. So, I'm making sure I wash my hands frequently, not touching my face, staying away from social gatherings and all of the recommended guidelines to help avoid getting or spreading COVID-19 but it can be a little boring. I try to not watch news all day long while I'm in this self imposed captivity. I like to take pictures of birds and other creatures from my window as a welcome break.

I invite you to join me in sharing pictures, favorite poems, sayings, mottos, funny moments. Let's take a daily break together.

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lilypaws | @lilypaws | May 25, 2020
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Good Morning!

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@rosemarya I have flowers just like those. Yours are so pretty. Mine got blown over by a rain storm wind.

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lilypaws | @lilypaws | May 25, 2020
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Have been waiting for the baby robins to pop their heads above the sides of the nest for a picture but momma keeps flying away when I get close to the front door window. She keeps watch from the front yard retaining wall a few feet away. Wished I could get a better photo from above but the nest is too high on the porch and under the roof. Perfect place for protection from the elements.

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@johnbishop Great pictures. Couldn't be any better! Jeanie

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livlovlaff7 | @livlovlaff7 | May 25, 2020

Family- Just fishing And baby Rare Pullets. Approximately 4 wks old.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | May 25, 2020
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Have been waiting for the baby robins to pop their heads above the sides of the nest for a picture but momma keeps flying away when I get close to the front door window. She keeps watch from the front yard retaining wall a few feet away. Wished I could get a better photo from above but the nest is too high on the porch and under the roof. Perfect place for protection from the elements.

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@johnbishop We have a family of 5 red-headed woodpeckers. Last week they started flight lessons. Balancing on a wooden fence is not for the faint-of-heart, just ask those four youngsters! Sorry no pictures.
Ginger

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 25, 2020
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@johnbishop We have a family of 5 red-headed woodpeckers. Last week they started flight lessons. Balancing on a wooden fence is not for the faint-of-heart, just ask those four youngsters! Sorry no pictures.
Ginger

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Bet that would have made a great picture @gingerw!

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 31, 2020

Bummer, I had a visual escape without the ability to take a picture. Rough mowing part of the woods area of my lot that I had cleared out last fall and wanted to keep it fairly open. The weeds were about 6 to 7 inches tall and I'm slowly going because the ground is rough. I had been mowing for about 20 minutes or so and was surprised when a newly born fawn jumped up out of the weeds about 4 feet away from me. I stopped the mower and looked around. Didn't see hide nor hair of momma deer. The little guy could hardly walk but did get to the road and into my neighbors woods across the street.

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lioness | @lioness | May 31, 2020
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Bummer, I had a visual escape without the ability to take a picture. Rough mowing part of the woods area of my lot that I had cleared out last fall and wanted to keep it fairly open. The weeds were about 6 to 7 inches tall and I'm slowly going because the ground is rough. I had been mowing for about 20 minutes or so and was surprised when a newly born fawn jumped up out of the weeds about 4 feet away from me. I stopped the mower and looked around. Didn't see hide nor hair of momma deer. The little guy could hardly walk but did get to the road and into my neighbors woods across the street.

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@johnbishop Glad she jumped up before you mowed her down lol you wouldn't do that I know . I have a story to tell you . This is a camp story. While leaving out cabin we drove out on this road and I looked over into the woods and saw a fawn nursing now how bout that usually they are well hidden in woods . I still remember this .

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 31, 2020
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@johnbishop Glad she jumped up before you mowed her down lol you wouldn't do that I know . I have a story to tell you . This is a camp story. While leaving out cabin we drove out on this road and I looked over into the woods and saw a fawn nursing now how bout that usually they are well hidden in woods . I still remember this .

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@lioness I can picture it now 😊

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | May 31, 2020
In reply to @johnbishop "Bummer, I had a visual escape without the ability to take a picture. Rough mowing part..." + (show)
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Bummer, I had a visual escape without the ability to take a picture. Rough mowing part of the woods area of my lot that I had cleared out last fall and wanted to keep it fairly open. The weeds were about 6 to 7 inches tall and I'm slowly going because the ground is rough. I had been mowing for about 20 minutes or so and was surprised when a newly born fawn jumped up out of the weeds about 4 feet away from me. I stopped the mower and looked around. Didn't see hide nor hair of momma deer. The little guy could hardly walk but did get to the road and into my neighbors woods across the street.

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@johnbishop Would have loved to see it! Bummer is right.

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