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Look to the sky: bird appreciation soars during pandemic

By Alex Morris
May 30 2020 - 5:30am
Companions: Caitlin Lee with two birds in her Maitland home. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
Companions: Caitlin Lee with two birds in her Maitland home. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

Funny things happen when society is caged in. Some turn to religion, some watch Netflix, some bake bread, and some people look at the sky. Has anyone else been noticing birds everywhere, like never before? Pre-pandemic they were as arbitrary as street lights, but now every time I step onto my balcony I'm searching and listening for my friends.

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