For sure, no doubt. And when I was out of the country, I didn't wear a watch. Yet, everyone knew "when" as if we were following a natural pattern. Clocks are for making meetings on time, that's all.
It must have been very fun and meaningful for you. Those moments are wonderful. You had a great experience with nature!! Treasure those encounters and seek out more.
I have a couple of feral pet crows that I've been feeding for years, they bring their younglings to me so that I feed them, too. they can tell it's me from 200 meters or so away😊