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Given the shifting baselines phenomenon, I wonder how much less life we see on a typical basis, even in "wilderness", than we would have in the past.
by CalRobert 6y ago
Given the shifting baselines phenomenon, I wonder how much less life we see on a typical basis, even in "wilderness", than we would have in the past.
- 082349872349872 6y agoDusk and dawn are good times to see wildlife, especially during the pandemic, and even in "suburbia."
- Mary-Jane 6y agoI moved out of my city and into a rural town a few years ago. I am still amazed at the volume and variety of wildlife out here - and trying to grow a garden during the pandemic made me appreciate Elmer Fudd's take on wascally wabbits!
- CalRobert 6y agoSame here, though "field" rather than town. ! I couldn't believe just how _loud_ the dawn chorus can be. The borage and calendula hum with bees as well. It's helped my anxiety about the planet to at least have this little oasis.