This is a still taken from a video. There are about 1,000 more of these birds out of sight in a tree.
Just a little something to break the usual rush of events. These are remarkable birds. They usually descend onto feeding platforms in huge flocks, making cries that sound very much like seagulls.
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RitaFebruary 1, 2018, 1:44 PM
Yes I am convinced that birds exist to distract us from ourselves. Thanks to all who feed and water them.
JHFFebruary 1, 2018, 7:57 PM
That would be me! I always put out birdseed because then we, uh, have birds! Every place I’ve ever lived, I feed the birds. Yup. Which means I must also be supporting a vast population of mice, pack rats, squirrels, and raccoons.
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Yes I am convinced that birds exist to distract us from ourselves. Thanks to all who feed and water them.
That would be me! I always put out birdseed because then we, uh, have birds! Every place I’ve ever lived, I feed the birds. Yup. Which means I must also be supporting a vast population of mice, pack rats, squirrels, and raccoons.