I just popped outside for a gulp of cool, fresh air here at the Norwich office. I was rewarded for braving the chilly December afternoon by the sight of 5 different birds..in less than 5 minutes!
A pair of black birds, a magpie, wood pigeons, a wren and a black headed gull!
It just goes to show that you don't need to go hiking into the mountains to feel closer to nature (although hiking in the mountains is nice too).
So, after my lunchtime refresher, I'll take the opportunity to remind you that you can register for Big Garden Birdwatch in January at www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch.
It's high time we all start appreciating the nature on our doorstep.