Little Birds, Big Birds, and Cats

Check out this cohabitation situation

Little Birds

I recently visited a park that surrounds a small lake. It was my first time enjoying this walking trail. There were several beautiful little birds, one that was the brightest blue and a red cardinal. There was also two blue jays that got away before I could catch them on camera. I knew I would love this place.

Cats

Then, I noticed a few cats. There was cat food on the trail. I found that to be odd. I am not really a cat person. Also, I go to the park to enjoy nature and I don’t feel like cats are nature. They are house pets in my mind. Who was feeding these cats?

Big Birds

All of a sudden a big black bird caught my eye. A cat walked right by in front of it. Was he going to sneak around behind the bird? Or was the bird looking for an afternoon cat snack? I wondered who was hunting who?

I looked up and there were more of the pre-historic-looking birds. They were high and low, all around. More cats and more big birds, everywhere I looked.

Cohabitating

As I went on, I heard a bit of a ruckus. I looked down a little side trail and saw a structure, like a small chicken coop. It had bowls around it. I guessed it was for the cats. But, why in the park? Were the birds invited too? Was this a hostage situation?

When I got home I learned that these black vultures have a weak voicebox so the hissing sounds I heard could have been the birds, or the cats. I will have to go back for further observation to figure out this cohabitating situation.

Thanks for reading! I hope everyone takes some time to follow the feathers — there is sure to be an adventure!

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