It's that brief period in early summer when everything is sprouting, growing, and changing day by day. Grass, wild flowers, tiny details that almost glimmer in the light before summer enters its next phase. It's as if the entire forest breathes and moves to its own rhythm.
And just like the plants, the wildlife is also in its most sensitive period. The entire forest is one big nursery right now. When we're out on our "Husky-Hiking" tours, we always take extra care – the dogs make a little noise at the start, giving the animals a chance to move aside in good time. That's why we almost never see them when the dogs are with us. Nature handles it itself, quietly and respectfully.
But yesterday, when Pär and I went for a longer jog without dogs, it was a completely different experience. We moved more quietly, and suddenly the forest opened up in a different way. We saw buzzards, deer, roe deer, and two hares that crossed the path in front of us. It's always so lovely to have those small encounters – as if nature reveals itself a little extra when you come alone and quietly.
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It's a magical time now. A time to be gentle, present, and grateful for everything that is budding around us.