Watching nature from my office window

Photo by Pat Z Anthony
@PatZAnthony (14749)
Charlotte, North Carolina
May 8, 2020 4:29pm CST
There is so much to see in our yard and I'm fortunate enough to have a standing desk at a window where I can watch nature unfold. The hummingbirds are returning. The squirrels and rabbits and the deer are all here enjoying the sunshine. Of course, if they hear me, off they go! With the flowers blooming and the forest creatures running about, it can be a most enjoyable day here. What do you enjoy viewing from your favorite window?
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@Deepizzaguy (102108)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 May 20
The view from the back window from my bedroom is seeing the trees and birds and the open field.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
13 May 20
It is always nice to have a view of nature @Deepizzaguy Even on the days we don't see a lot of creatures, we know they are here.
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@Deepizzaguy (102108)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 May 20
@PatZAnthony I know what you mean since sometimes I hear a strange noise from my bedroom windows from a strange noise coming from an animal that I cannot see who it is.
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@JudyEv (338682)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 May 20
I look out onto a bird bath and it's always enjoyable watching the birds come in for their baths.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
13 May 20
Yes, the birds are always fun to watch. The hummingbirds are my favorite, maybe because they are so small.
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@JudyEv (338682)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 May 20
@PatZAnthony we don't have hummingbirds in Australia. They must be incredible to watch.
@kanuck1 (4434)
9 May 20
You have a nice view! I see some buildings, a parking lot, a bit of grass and a couple of trees. I prefer your view.
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@kanuck1 (4434)
13 May 20
@PatZAnthony It's nice to see peace and harmony!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
13 May 20
Seeing deer of other creatures from this window is really nice @kanuck1 The squirrels and deer seem to get along well.
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@dgobucks226 (35516)
9 May 20
You have a facsimile of National Geographic right in your yard.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
9 May 20
Yes, we do! Never thought about it that way. Haven't seen any monkeys but there has been an occasional bear!
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@dgobucks226 (35516)
10 May 20
@PatZAnthony Well, that's more that comes to my backyard Although I do have a rabbit and hawk which visit on occasion.
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@mrki444 (15149)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
8 May 20
You have house office?
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
9 May 20
Yes we do and although it is small, it serves the purpose @mrki444
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@mrki444 (15149)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
9 May 20
@PatZAnthony Great. I will need something similar in future.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
8 May 20
I love seeing deer. Before all the houses were built around here I could see them often. Nice shot and view.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
9 May 20
There are many here and of course we put out feed because we want the deer and all the other creatures to visit @CarolDM It's just fun!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
9 May 20
@PatZAnthony I love nature, enjoy those moments.
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@popciclecold (38549)
• United States
10 May 20
I like watching birds and squirrels, I see them mostly.
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• United States
13 May 20
@PatZAnthony When I lived in the city, not so much, but here in the country its nice.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
13 May 20
It is always nice to be able to view a bit of nature @popciclecold
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
9 May 20
I did so enjoy being able to look out the window in the last house. Here I have to get up and hold a blind open. So afraid if I open completely it won't close again
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
9 May 20
@PatZAnthony it's one of the things I miss about the other house. This one also only has one bathroom where the other one had 2. I feel so stupid as I complained about the other one all the time. I learned my lesson that things can always get worse.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
13 May 20
@bunnybon7 Yes, things can always get worse, but now it is time for things to be better for you! I'm waiting for that and tell myself better days are ahead (I can hear my grandfather's voice saying it).
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
9 May 20
That would be a nuisance to deal with @bunnybon7 I'd probably wind up pulling it off the window and then would not be able to get it back in place!
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@much2say (55330)
• Los Angeles, California
9 May 20
That is the coolest - wow, you get deer! I love looking out the back window . . . we set out a bunch of plates with food and water for the birds. My favorite time is when the mourning doves come to feast !
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
9 May 20
Watching the doves in the morning must be so nice. It makes me think about peace!
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@xstitcher (32274)
• Petaluma, California
9 Jun 20
I like to watch the hummingbirds come to the feeders (which reminds me, I need to make more hummingbird food).
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
9 Jun 20
The hummingbird feeder here did not have many visitors today. I must have missed the rush! Sometimes they are so tiny.
@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
19 May 20
I can't see a lot from my windows except trees. Right now it's raining or I would be seeing robins and sparrows.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
24 May 20
The birds are so much fun to watch. For some reason, they chase each other here and don't seem to like sharing the birdseed we have in little houses for them.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
31 May 20
@simone10 We are noticing this here too. Some creatures think they own the block, don't they?
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
28 May 20
@PatZAnthony I can imagine. I bet they are a little comical at times Ours do a little chasing as they are very territorial. They have a certain area that is theirs and if another bird comes near, they will chase them off.
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• Midland, Michigan
11 May 20
I have windows where my computer is but they have curtains over them. I have too much of a mess to open them daily we do open out living room drapes though. I do enjoy watching sunsets when it's not crazy busy at work.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
13 May 20
Hello @MarshaMusselman Yes, finding time to view what is outside isn't always easy. Work first, fun second. Who made that rule?
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• Midland, Michigan
14 May 20
@PatZAnthony is that a rule? I never learned that one other than maybe add a child but it was an unspoken rule and we worked not always before the fun started. It depended on the day and time.
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 May 20
That’s a great shot, I’m watching a robin sitting on her eggs right now from my window.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
13 May 20
We haven't noticed any nests, but see plenty of birds this year. Of course, we have feeders, so why wouldn't there be birds @DianneN
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 May 20
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
10 May 20
@PatZAnthony It sounds like you can see a lot from your window.Good place to put your desk. I see the street and the green all around from my window where I sit working on the computer and watching TV.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
13 May 20
It is a really good spot for me to have the desk, and because I can stand and work, I appreciate an even better view @Hannihar
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
13 May 20
@PatZAnthony I am glad you have a good view for when you want to do something else other than work and hopefully it helps relieve stress from this situation having a good view.
@AmbiePam (91973)
• United States
1 Jun 20
At night, I like to look at the sunset outside my patio door. It's beautiful with the backdrop of so many trees. Occasionally, I see a rabbit.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
3 Jun 20
We see some rabbits here but not many.
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@GreatMartin (23672)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
9 May 20
I spend a lot of time looking out my window--Mother Nature always provides a show from the skies to the trees to the birds, etc. I LOVE her! No deer but squirrels, alligators, a crocodile, lizards and once in awhile a snake!! Oh, she once in awhile throws in a school of Manatees!!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
13 May 20
We won't see any manatees or alligators from this window. The last time we saw manatees we were in Bonita Springs. That was so long ago.
@pjmurphy (2499)
• United States
14 May 20
My favorite window view is probably the french doors in our dining room where we can look out over the back yard, the pond and our bird feeders. But I really prefer wandering around outside to view and be a part of nature.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
31 May 20
Oh, that sounds really nice @pjmurphy We can't see what is happening in the creek behind us without walking to it.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
9 May 20
Wow, it is so nice to watch them! I sometimes watch for the birds coming near our house; I enjoy their beautiful chirping!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
13 May 20
I do admit that early morning chirping is not always appreciated @acelawrites but the birds seem to start at first light!
@thelme55 (76843)
• Germany
1 Jun 20
I am enjoying listening to the chirping of the birds on my balcony. Today, bumblebees were sipping on the nectar of my plants.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
1 Jun 20
That is lovely. From my windows I see our parking lot, the neighbor's yards, across the major highway
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