A Slim View

American Robin

It is snowing steadily here in upper western Vermont (11:28 AM EDT). It is one of those snowfalls that gives me reason to shovel the deck for the birds. Thus far I have shoveled twice. It is time for another clear off but I'm pacing myself. 

You see, yesterday I ate too many salty crackers as in water retention as in my bad knee is swollen from the saltiness issue thing. 

About the bird feeder area. I add branches for the birds to have more cover and places to sit. I imagine that if I was a bird, then I'd be very pleased with the cozy area to snack and chat with my fellow feather friends. The dry area under a lawn chair is a favorite.

On the downside, this year the birds fly off at the slightest movement from inside. I have to sneak around my own home to keep from startling them. I put up a barrier piece of plywood. There is a slim space where I can see them through the floral sheers. I haven't tried to pull the curtain back to take pictures.

Unlike myself, the birds are out there very busy pecking away, flying by and getting out of the way of a territorial mourning dove.

Viewing area
Sparrow on the right