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Birders

cksmithy

(479 posts)

5. We are literally in one of the oldest parts of our city.

Reply to Dear_Prudence (Reply #4)

Mon Feb 2, 2026, 05:37 PM

Feb 2

We are surrounded by subdivisions in all directions from all decades (still building), so no deer or rabbits. The hawks, owls and foxes take care of the mice and tree rats. The circle of life, which is wonderful.

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Birdfy and AI [View all] Dear_Prudence Feb 2 OP

Which sparrows? Cirsium Feb 2 #1

Just 10 species all day Dear_Prudence Feb 2 #3

Wonderful Cirsium Feb 2 #6

We feed the birds and squirrels. cksmithy Feb 2 #2

Your yard sounds lovely and lively! Dear_Prudence Feb 2 #4

We are literally in one of the oldest parts of our city. cksmithy Feb 2 #5

yeah, I cheer when I hear owls around- Conjuay Monday #7

The owls and hawks do a good job. cksmithy Monday #8