coffee with the birds (a different path)

This morning, I needed to be out of the house for a bit. I mentally fumbled through potential "landing" spaces and settled on a local coffee shop. As I prepared to leave home, I became less enthusiastic about my decision. I'd already made coffee for my wife and was sneaking a cup for myself. Settling into the shop (lovely as it may be) would mean spending money on a drink I didn't really want, and definitely didn't need. So, I poured my coffee into a to-go cup, grabbed my backpack, and headed to a local park. What a beautiful morning! Weekend rains had cleansed the city air, leaving blue skies, a gentle breeze, and sweatshirt weather. While I love coffee shops and their buzz of conversation and activity, this morning I enjoyed fresh air and the frenzied chatter of birds. In less than thirty minutes I had seen Gold Finches, a Vermillion Flycatcher, a Ruby Crowned Kinglet, a Verdin and an Anna's Hummingbird. I was keeping impressive company! This didn't include a number of other birds…

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