Assignments for today:
1) Find something beautiful
2) Move
3) Learn something interesting
Went for a long walk with Heinz 57 Blonde Coyote with bouncing ears. Found the beauty in many small things, a singing duet of ravens in the nest, a few macros of pollinated pussy willow and the river. Sat for a while. Thought and reflected for another while.
Learnt a few cool things:
Ants regulate the temperature of their nests to keep it optimal for the queen and brood. In spring, ants move closer to the surface to soak up warmth, and some species even shift soil layers within the nest to create better insulation. That's the reason why sometimes it looks like a pile is disturbed when it's actually being remodelled and optimized for the season. 🤩🤩
Ravens in the nest singing a duet song: I was puzzled because I didn't see the nest yet and I couldn't understand what was going on. Well, it turns out we met a pair of ravens singing in pair. Mated ravens will often sing in synchrony with one another, strengthening their bond and coordinating their behaviors, especially during nesting periods.
Initially - when I didn't yet see them- I was wondering what the heck was in the bushes making all that crazy chatting. Pretty cool if you ask me.