Birders develop avian friendships

A Black Phoebe waits in the lemon tree for its mealworms. Photo by J.J. Meyer

     Never mind that the birds are wild, backyard birders often refer to their regulars as "my birds." And they do more than just watch; devoted birders often develop a bond, a relationship or a special friendship with their avian charges.  Read more at The Backyard Birder in the Orange County Register.
    Happy Birding!
    J.J.