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Friday, November 24, 2006Stealing Bird Feeders
Okay, I would never commit a sacrilege like stealing a birdfeeder. I do, however, borrow one, now and then, so to speak.
In my apartment, we are not even allowed to put up birdfeeders, so I have to take resort to covert operations to bring birds to my window. At night, I sneak out silently and broadcast black oil sunflower seed on the lawn in front of my walk-in patio door. The next day, I open the blinds and there on the lawn, I will see Juncos, doves and other typical groundfeeders. This is only an appetizer, however. For the main course, I have to borrow a bird feeder. The nature preserves near me all have bird feeders, as do some of the backyards that front the local hike/bike trail. Most of these feeders are very active, so I take my Kowa 663 spotting scope, a chair and a thermos of coffee and zero in on the birdfeeders. Now and then, a fellow visitor will stop by out of curiosity to see what it is all about. Almost without exception, I get a "Wow! I never knew they looked that beuatiful" when they see a bird through the Kowa for the first time. Come to think about it, I don't know which I like more - seeing birds or sharing them with others - but I like to think that sharing is my way of paying for the use of the feeder. Stop by if you see me. It's free. Comments: |
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