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Both of our neighbors are avid bird feeders. One neighbor throws seed on his patio (along with peanuts for the squirrels). The other neighbor has bird houses, a bird bath, and all different hanging feeders. The feeders are hung with wires so the squirrels can't climb up to them.
We have two feeders, but right now they are empty and in the garage. After a summer of dealing with a raccoon family living under our shed and chipmunks digging under our brick driveway, we are taking a break from feeding the birds. As much as I want to feed the birds, we need to be seed-free in our yard.
Even though we aren't feeding them, we enjoy watching and listening to all the different birds enjoy our neighbors' seed and birdbath. They gleefully ZIP and ZOOM through our yard, diving into the evergreens or landing on the fence to wait their turn.
Unfortunately, last weekend a hawk figured out that our backyards are full of sparrows, juncos and some cardinals. I noticed the quiet outside and spotted the hawk on the back fence. The hawk dived toward the neighbor's forsythia hedge and came out clutching a sparrow in its talons. I know it's the natural food chain, but I hope the hawk will find another place to dine!
Up until the part about the hawk, I was thinking how lovely it is that you get to benefit from your neighbors' bird feeders!
ReplyDeleteFun fact - I'm petrified of birds. However, my stepdad was an avid bird watcher when I was growing up. My husband and kids always give me strange looks when I can name the bird by it's song, and then add at least 5 random facts about that bird. Enjoy your bird watching!
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