Birdseed

Some neighbors scatter birdseed In the driveway every day, Encouraging the squirrels And the birds to come and stay. I wonder what the reasons are For setting out this feast, Which may attract some critters They don't want, to say the least. For surely birds and squirrels Have instinctive ways to find Worms and acorns and some other foods Their bellies wouldn't mind. And I've never seen the owners Come to watch their guests chow down, So they're unaware the birds invite Their friends from out of town. Being kind to Nature's creatures Is an empathetic trait But a driveway open-house buffet Is up for some debate.

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Paul Callus

Date: 6/16/2019 4:25:00 PM

You have a valid point there, Ilene. Many feed animals with a good intention, little realizing that they are also attracting unwanted visitors. I am even wary of the compost bin which I have in the garden. Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/16/2019 6:55:00 AM

- Completely unnecessary ... we feed the birds in winter time when there is much snow, Ilene :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 6/14/2019 8:31:00 PM

One word... rats! ;) Truth delivered in a delightful package. xomo

Rico Leffanta

Date: 6/14/2019 5:40:00 PM

Well said, but no debate as it is just like feeding the homeless. They will continue to come for the free food and, as can be seen in any flock of pigeons, will rapidly deteriorate because they no longer get the "exercise" or use the skills they need to find their own food thus making them easy prey for predators, human or otherwise. Thanks for bringing this to everyone's attention! Aloha! Rico