For young and old alike, observation of our feathered friends are a pleasurable pastime, a serious hobby, or an obsession. Bird watching is one of the oldest hobbies known to man. Our daily conversation uses bird cliques like: "the early bird catches the worm", "that's for the birds," and “SNOWBIRDS”. We celebrate eagles as symbols of our country and look forward to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey. One of the most popular American hobbies is that of enticing birds into our gardens as we offer them a banquet with well stocked feeders.
What is it about birds that fascinate us...? Is it the freedom they represent...? The ability to take flight on a whim...? The unique melodies that greet the morning...?
Have your observed any special bird behaviors that you would like to share?
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Just after the first rays of the morning sun, I was observing the daily feeding frenzy in early spring. I watched as a mated pair of cardinals cautiously approached the feeders which are located within ten feet of my dining room window. I watched the less timid male search through the sunflower seed on the ground while his mate stayed in a tree close by. On numerous occasions the male would take a special treat to his mate. It was really a very endearing display of devotion on the part of the male.
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