Birds-November Writing Prompt
The Joy of Birdwatching-Dedicated to Dennett and Captain Argentina
Project FeederWatch Has Begun
I am dedicating this article to Dennett and Captain Argentina who both deserve some enjoyment in their lives. I hope this article brings them some joy while also giving them a nice distraction. On a happy note things are looking up for them and we all wish them the best.
When I joined Medium in December 2020, it was overwhelming. I didn’t know if I would fit in. Since I write mostly about birds and gardening (also outdoor adventure and retirement advice), I didn’t find many publications regarding those topics until I discovered Weeds and Wildflowers. I was welcomed to the publication by Dennett and the rest is history.
I have submitted many articles since. She has always been good to me and her responses to my stories and feedback are so consistent. In my experience here on Medium, I have never experienced a writer/editor who so consistently claps and responds to stories.
I also enjoy her bird photos and descriptions mainly because the birds in Florida are much different than here in Central NY. We obviously do share some common species, but there are many species native to Florida that we don’t see up North. I especially enjoy her photos and stories regarding the Black-Bellied Whistling Ducks.
Birdwatching is a Great Hobby
If you follow my articles, you know how much I enjoy this hobby. I have been birdwatching for over 50 years! It all started in the early 1970s growing up in the foothills of…