The beauty is in the bird itself, the way its wings slice through the air with the grace of a dandelion gone to seed, touched by a gust of wind.
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Despite the myriad bird tattoos that adorn my upper body, anyone who knows me is well aware of my predilection toward birds. Along with several backyard feeders, hanging outside my kitchen is a clear bird feeder that attaches to the window by suction cups, allowing me to watch my avian friends as they dine. Here I routinely host a bevy of birds, along with the occasional squirrel, in a sort of live-action television to entertain me as I wash the dishes.
Some might ask why I don’t simply look up bird names. It isn’t that I don’t care about being able to identify them. After all, we do live in the age of information and there certainly is no shortage of bird-related resources on the internet or elsewhere. Some might argue that knowing the names of the different species allows birders to speak in a common language. This then generates conversations about birds, which can even lead to discussions about protection.
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