Being asked to stay away from your friends and neighbors is a bummer, but it’s also an opportunity to get to know the neighbors you might not know as well: the nonhuman variety.

You might be surprised just how much wildlife you can spot in a backyard, or under a park bench, or even right outside your window. It’s easy to tune out the animals and plans you see every day, but just because they’re familiar doesn’t mean they’re boring. Pay attention and you’ll discover they’re as fascinating as anything you might see on a safari or a scuba-diving expedition.