Bird Watching

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We have a bird feeder in our backyard. Watching the birds, I’ve learned a few things.
Birds like to eat. Put out bird food and they’ll come.
Birds of different species generally do not hang out together. Rarely do I see birds of different species share the feeder. I wish I could change this, but it seems to be true that birds of the same feather flock together.
Size matters. The bigger birds push the smaller birds away and the smaller birds seem intimidated, do not bother the larger birds and wait patiently for the larger birds to finish.
Watch the birds, observe, learn, and consider what could be different.

Comments

Fred Klein

We have become Bird House Landlords and notice that they are a small bird haven (depending on size of the entry hole).
Daniel Schwartz

I never thought to notice this phenomenon,but my mom used to feed the birds with feeders. The squarles used to raid the feeders, even the so called squarle proof ones were usually figured out eventually.
Rick Raymond

I find myself asking, “How do we change pecking-order behavior – seeing all equal - when it is so ingrained in nature. It is perhaps like walking through the woods and wanting them to be different.

Perhaps its humbleness, relaxing ego, and acceptance. Acceptance that there is always something larger than me.
Shelley Simpson

Look at you worrying about the under-bird! No doubt you will figure a way to help.

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