Birds of a Feather is back with our new blog, Birding and Bonding! Our previous objective remains the same. Our goal is to find all birds that live on Long Island year round. The only rule is that in order to add a bird to our list, we must see it when we are together. That's where the bonding comes in. Life can get so hectic that we sometimes fail to enjoy the more important things. This gives us a wonderful outlet to make sure we take the time.

Of course, Long Island has many migratory birds, as well. We certainly don't want to ignore them. We will blog about them as well. Armed with new cameras and renewed incentive, we look forward to getting back on the birding trail!

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Adding Insult to Injury!

Just arrived home.  As if it wasn't bad enough that they took the old Blue Spruce trees down, they also terminated the beautiful healthy Maple tree between them!  I have a clear view of the neighborhood rooftops now.  However, aside from an occasional Mourning Dove or Pigeon, rooftops do not make great places for birdwatching.  It may look a little more manecured but I can no longer enjoy this tangle of branches coming to life with greenery and wildlife every spring. What should I expect from a neighbor who graveled his entire back yard!  My husband was sympathetic to my sorrow.  He bought me some beautiful roses to cheer me.  :)  Below are the before and after pictures.
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2 comments:

  1. ArsanFebruary 18, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    I am so sorry about your new view of the neighborhood. I can only imagine how sad you must be. If its any consolation, you are welcome to come to my yard, where we have quite a few trees for birding.

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  2. RavenFebruary 18, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    I feel so bad for you and the trees. What a shame. I agree, looking at trees and all the anmenities that comes with that, is much more enjoyable than looking at rooftops.

    This system has to go, the earth is being ruined. You are welcome to look at birds in my backyard, although I don't have that many trees.

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