Yes, it is odd. And, I'm not sure? All a grand experiment. Perhaps, just enough in knowing that there are other owls & butterflies, swooping and flitting in different parts of the world who are also going about their business in solitary ways. Maybe, we are the front-fliers for the others in making these etheric connections in a world growing ever more split from spirit?
But, like you have said, the real play gets lost in the forever corridors of the worldwideweb. Both children and adults ought to touch the dirt, talk to the stars, play horse in the backyard. Always, a delicate balance.