Although you mean well, your visit may lead a predator to the nest or cause the parents to jump ship, exposing eggs or young to the elements. A wildlife encounter is a spectrum of sensations. Deepen awareness by tapping your sense of smell, taste, touch, hearing and sight. Use your peripheral vision rather than turning your head. Look above and below you.
Animals occupy niches in all the vertical and horizontal layers of a habitat.
Heed your instincts. Silence can speak volumes. Animals may fall silent when a predator is passing through an area. Make yourself as small and unassuming as possible. If you must advance, take a roundabout route, never directly toward an animal.