I've never looked at birds in the wild and given thought as to what may be going through their minds. Until today.
For some reason, we have a high number of hummingbirds in the area at this time of the year and in particular, in our backyard this morning. As I sit here, watching them through the sliding glass door flutter around under our 12 X 12 canopy away from the slow drizzle of Oregon's rainy season, I noticed that they have an unusually high sense of security here. Even though they see me through the glass just a few feet away, they seem to feel safe here. Like a child in his or her treehouse, or dog laying on the comfy couch, they seem to find solace here.
And now I think to myself... how I must look to them? Do I appear comfortable and safe? Do I look tired or relaxed? Do I give the perception of being a member of the top of the food chain?
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