Regarding the alarming decline in the world's wildlife, i have to say in my neck of the woods, i see a different reality. i'm blessed to live in a city that actively, if not always successfully, protects and conserves as much natural land as possible.As such, it boasts a wetlands conservation area right by the lake that's only interrupted by a road. There is a cove in the lake across from this wetlands that is home to geese and ducks and the occasional swans. This year, not only has the population of these waterfowl exploded, for the first time since i've lived here, it has also become home to Sandhill cranes. One day riding the bus i was amazed to see one. A few days later there were around 20. i wish this was the case everywhere, but the shadow still has a hold, but i'm delighted to see that the light is indeed breaking through!🙏