We saw a lot of birds at the Oregon coast and I had forgotten how much I enjoyed seeing the wide variety of our feathered friends. We saw everything from goldfinches to cedar waxwings to great blue herons, ospreys, golden eagles and even our national bird, the bald eagle. We never did see the renowned snowy plover, although great swaths of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area have been set aside for their nests. Apparently they are not exhibitionists when it comes to fostering their own kind. Perhaps next year they will be a little more randy and loose.
I'm not ready to join Audobon Society bird watching expeditions, but we will hang a bird feeder in the yard this winter and keep it full. We also have a de-clawed cat who would dearly love to zap a bird or two but cannot due to her lack of proper equipment. You might consider taking steps to make your local habitat more congenial to birds - they are worth the effort.
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