The Baby Birds in our Backyard

--by dgrav, posted Oct 11, 2010

We have lived in this house in Arizona for a few years now. We have several pets including two cats and a dog. In our backyard there is a pool and two huge trees that are taller than the house.

The first spring we were here we noticed what was to become a yearly phenomenon. There is a period of several weeks where baby birds end up in our backyard. Most of the time they are strong and healthy and just need a few days to learn to fly. If left in peace their moms come down and feed them until they fly away.

At first we had some close calls as the cats and dog thought these little birds were toys. We quickly learned that our backyard is no place for bigger animals during this precious time.

So, every spring our dog and cats take a break from the backyard. We let the dog out only in the front yard. The cats stay indoors. During this time my husband and I keep an eye out for the nursery occupants in the backyard. Sometimes they have to be rescued from the pool. Sometimes they have to be placed in the branches of the trees. Sometimes they just need the peace and sanctuary of a safe place until they are strong enough to fly.

We have lots of neighbors. Most have pets and probably wouldn't be overly concerned about what happens to the birds in their backyards. But our backyard is a sanctuary for these little ones every year, because every baby bird needs a soft place to land.

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Posted by dgrav
Oct 11, 2010
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JuneBug wrote: Oh how sweet !!! I love birds too !!! I am glad you are there so they can survive !!! :D

unknown wrote: The birds chose the right place ... I so feel my soul is at your backyard watching the lil ones ... me and the lil ones chattering all the time :) nice, deepula.

iferlamb wrote: Aww!! That is so sweet of you! We are stewards of this beautiful planet earth and the animals are in our charge. It is our obligation and great joy to care for them.
smiles...

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