As for me, I am busy preparing for my first spinal fusion surgery (of what will eventually be 3) in a few weeks. The injuries are old, but the discs are shot and the vertebrae are compressing the spinal nerves. I will be on restrictions until Christmas, so won't be running around the woods taking photos obviously, but will glean things from the archives to share with you for the next few months.
In the meantime, like this bee, I am scurrying around like mad arranging for everything to be in place logistically so that it goes as smoothly as possible. I am really big on preparation, and always have been. It makes things recoverable even when they go sideways on you. That is one of the keys to successful photography, nature work especially. Plus it really fosters a sense of confidence.
When I was a kid that was the Boy Scout motto: "Be Prepared." :) It is a very good motto, truth be told.
