Need a break from coronavirus coverage? Here are 6 nature moments from SWFL to help bring calm

Oscar Santiago Torres
Naples Daily News

Continuous coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic can create anxiety and be stressful. To help bring a sense of calm, we combed through our archives to find beautiful nature-related galleries and videos. Take a moment or two and allow yourself to explore and revisit the beautiful nature of Southwest Florida. 

Virtually visit the beach 

Imagine the sofa as a beach chair then turn on this live stream to watch the sunsets or sunrises at the Naples Pier. No beach towel required. 

Naples Beach remained empty of visitors as pictured off the Naples Pier on Thursday, March 19, 2020.

Take in Florida's natural beauty

Watch a timelapse of skies and nature filmed from across Southwest Florida.

Birds of the Everglades Wonder Gardens

View the birds from Everglades Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs.

Southwest Florida's prettiest birds

See more photos of birds from Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples. 

Sunset time-lapse at Vanderbilt Beach

Since you can't get to the beach, here's a past video of the sun setting as seen from Vanderbilt Beach in Naples. 

Florida baby animals

Here are cute baby animals that will sure make anyone smile.