This Chapter is called "Fixed." What are some of Dillard's observations and thoughts that illustrate this title?

Dillard grapples with one aspect of nature - the fact that nature does not change, or else changes so slowly the change is not readily apparent. Dillard suggests that this static aspect of nature is revolting to humans, because humans are in a constant state of change. Ultimately, though, Dillard comes to rely upon the stability of nature as a means of predicting where to find various creatures for observation. She knows the female praying mantis will always return to one spot to lay her eggs. Dillard learns that, in order to observe muskrats, she must be in place before a certain time of day, and then not move. This is only two of numerous examples throughout the book when Dillard relies upon the predictability of the nature world in order to observe that world.