[MEG33]

Indeed..I missed being at home during the big ice storm...I admit I fretted over leaving the birds so long..but I know there are other bird feeders and water suppliers in my neighborhood.Here during the summer water is needed,too..at least it is what lured them back first in June when I had been gone frome home so long.

They give me so much joy that I do feel "responsible"!

[Mama_Bear]

I know what you mean about feeling responsible. I would actually rather the birds didn't nest on my property because I feel responsible for making sure that predators don't get to the nests. I have had house finches nest on my patio and had to try to fight off the scrub jays from raiding the nest. I wasn't able to watch the nest day and night and the jays got to the babies. I was just sick over it. I know it is just nature taking it's course, but still, I don't want to be a witness to it. :-(