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Next-level feeding

When I fill my feeders during a blizzard or when temperatures dip to 20 below, I’m always thrilled to see my chickadees already there, waiting for me. They zip in for still-room-temperature seeds and not-yet-frozen suet before I step away from the feeders.

It’s lovely knowing that my birds recognize me and appreciate my offerings. Bird feeding gives us pleasure on two counts — joy in seeing so

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