Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Starlings and Sparrows

 

In the concrete jungle of New York City, where the winter winds bite with a fierce and unforgiving chill, there are two feathered friends who bravely face the elements: the starlings and the sparrows. These winged wonders have adapted to the urban landscape, making their homes among the towering skyscrapers and bustling streets and quiet urban blocks.  

But even the toughest of birds need sustenance to survive the harsh winter months, and that's where the bread comes in. Oh, the bread! It's like manna from heaven for these hungry birds. They flock to my window every morning, swooping down with lightning speed to snatch up every crumb of the soft, doughy goodness. 

Watching them is a sight to behold. The starlings, with their iridescent feathers shimmering in the winter sun, perform daring aerial acrobatics as they compete for the choicest bits of bread. And the sparrows, those tiny dynamos of energy, seem to multiply before your very eyes as they hop and flutter about, their beady little eyes gleaming with excitement. 

It's a scene that would make even the most jaded New Yorker stop in their tracks and marvel at the wonder of nature. For in this city of concrete and steel, where the hustle and bustle never stops, the starlings and sparrows remind us that even in the darkest of winters, there is still beauty and joy to be found.


Georgia

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