I am grateful for the wildlife in my neighborhood via /r/gratitude

I often see posts nearly everyday now it seems about how people have stopped seeing insects and birds in their day-to-day lives due to pollution and climate change. So, it makes me unbelievably happy to see all the animals and plants in my own neighborhood still.

Every time I go on a walk, I see several at the very least which is surprising considering I live in the suburbs. I’ve seen fireflies, turtles, deer, rabbits, hawks, songbirds, jumping spiders, bumblebees, and more! I haven’t been able to catch a glimpse of him yet, but there is also a barred owl that I hear every so often in the trees around my house as well. The flowers have been blooming, and the trees are such a beautiful green. I am sad that this is not the norm for everyone, but I am so thankful to have such a thriving ecosystem around me still.