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Grandma Edie Filled the Bird Feeder. Frost Had His Eyes on Her Hand.

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Grandma Edie crouches in the backyard with a palm full of seed, smiling at the little brown birds lined up on her wooden feeder. Right beside her sits Frost, a big silver Norwegian Forest Cat with a ruff like a lion's mane, holding perfectly still. His eyes are fixed on that handful of seed, and his plumed tail is wrapped neatly around his paws. The fence behind them is weathered, the grass is scattered with fallen leaves, and her oatmeal cardigan looks like it has seen many mornings exactly like this one.

Cats and bird feeders are a tricky mix, even for a calm cat like Frost. Hunting is a natural instinct, and wild birds can be startled or hurt by a curious paw. If you love feeding birds and also share your home with a cat, a few simple habits help. Hang feeders high and away from low shrubs where a cat could hide, keep the ground below clean of spilled seed, and supervise any outdoor time. Many cat owners give their cats a front-row seat from a sunny window instead, which offers all the entertainment with none of the risk. Bird-watching through glass can be a wonderful form of enrichment for indoor cats.

Norwegian Forest Cats are known for being patient, gentle, and quietly observant, and Frost certainly looks the part here. He seems to have made a polite agreement with the birds: they eat, he watches, and Edie keeps the peace with a smile.

Some mornings are made of small, quiet company, and this one has a soft grey friend sitting right in the middle of it.

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