The joy of watching birds

ALBANY — I read with much interest the story about about Ulf’s (Kirchdorfer) bird watching. I have always loved to see and hear birds. I watch and enjoy them from our front and back porches, the kitchen window, and the living room. Really, any place that I can see them makes me happy.

Birds leave me full of wonder and appreciation for life’s good things. This morning, I saw one male, red cardinal, and then all of a sudden, he was joined by another cardinal that could have been his twin. I was sitting in the living room when I saw them and took their picture through the window glass. Then a female joined them. I took a picture of all three, but it wasn’t that clear.

You know there is an old saying that goes, “When cardinals appear, angels are near.” Seeing cardinals also can mean love, friendship and music. They love to chirp and sing. They fill the air with a chorus of beauty and joy.

What a treat to see and behold them in their natural state of just hopping along, looking for food, and then flying away until the next time.

Yep, I’m a birdwatcher … here comes one now.

Special Photo: Donna Anderson