BANGOR DAILY NEWS • April 13, 2023
I think I just invented forest showering — walking quietly in the woods, letting the sounds of nature wash down over me. Easter Sunday was a windy day. Overnight, the breezes calmed under a waning moon. It was a perfect night for migration. I could hear the difference the next morning, so I opted for a pre-breakfast walk. The birds were noisy, and I was more mindful than usual about letting them tell their stories. This forest shower had nothing to do with going to exotic places in search of unusual birds. It was all about spending quality time with the routinely normal birds around my home, quietly listening to the stories they could tell me. No expertise needed. Anybody can do it, starting today. ~ Bob Duchesne