The canaries have been joined by the sparrows and a phenomenally beautiful cardinal. He flits between watching and dancing; strutting and jumping; stretching and scooting down the fence. I haven't seen a girlfriend, but I'm sure he will attract someone soon. He sparkles with that beautiful red coat adding to the dreary leafless bushes that have already covered the preserve behind my apartment. I'm watching from afar yet he seems to know I'm here. He looks directly at the patio door. He doesn't seem scared but intensely scouts the area for "intruders?" or maybe just a place to build that nest he's anticipating.
Do humans act this way? Yeah, maybe. Men strut and women hide; men know that the home building is their responsibility, but not until they have scouted the area. Is he marriage material? Who knows until that "ONE" will come along. Is he ready? Who knows; not even he is aware of when and where.
My life has been reduced to bird watching and evaluating the "outdoor critters." Sad? Not really. It is relaxing and uplifting to watch the outdoors just "happen." They are so free and unaware of any danger. I will miss this view.
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