I don't visit the trails as often through the summer months.  I'm a winter person and don't do well in the summer heat.  Mosquitoes and people that don't respect nature are two more reasons that I lessen my visits.  

My outdoor time is precious.  I listen to the birds instead of the phone.  I walk beneath the towering trees rather than between the office walls. The quiet and solitude of the forest is my addiction.

I did travel to my favorite spot to watch the birds.  There were no herons.  There were no pelicans.  I didn't hear any calls.  Instead, I heard voices screaming along the shoreline.  They echoed across the lake. 

I tried to shut out the noise and kept myself entertained by the gulls that did not appear to be disturbed by the human noise.