My latest obsession is birds. Just regular, common backyard birds. We have three bird feeders and now our yard is overwhelmed with birds. It's wonderful! My weekend mornings, when the heat isn't too oppressive, are spent on the patio enjoying the birds flitting about, singing, and sparing with one another for the best position at the feeders.
Originally the feeders were very close to the patio. This unfortunate placement was not well thought out and resulted in the patio, table, chairs, and my wellbeing to be ensconced in bird excrement. The feeders were relocated to the outer reaches of the yard, and the patio is no longer a bird bathroom, which makes me very, very happy.
The dogs, having discovered free food falling from the heavens, now fill up on bird seed. So much so, that the other day Sassy didn't even sniff at her dinner. She usually gets so excited about eating the same kibble that's placed before EVERY morning and EVERY night, that when she didn't even go near the bowl I was quite concerned. Her bowels made awful noises. She looked uncomfortable, but alas, she has no idea of cause and effect. Anyway, a couple hours later she ate her rightful food and then dined on seed as dessert. There's no winning with this beast.
Sassy also really enjoys chasing the birds away each time she is let outside. All the birds swoosh up and away, only to return within a few moments. By then Sassy has completely lost interest in them. Karma is indifferent, but like her big sister, really enjoys the free seed befallen at her paws.
Bird and beast happily co-exist in the backyard and it makes time spent outdoors very satisfying.
