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An elderly Hispanic grandma in a floral apron holds out seeds by a bird feeder while a red tabby Exotic Shorthair watches. 13 / 30

Abuela Rosa Held Out Seeds. Mango Held Perfectly Still in the Grass.

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Small brown sparrows crowd a wooden bird feeder, and Abuela Rosa holds out a palm full of seed as she looks at them with quiet delight. She wears a green sweater under her blue floral apron, and her glasses sit low on her nose as she smiles. Next to the feeder, Mango sits very still in the grass with his round face turned toward the birds, copper eyes wide and ears alert. The yard is cozy and cluttered with a blue watering can, gloves, terracotta pots, and a wooden fence behind. The birds, strangely, don't seem too bothered by the large orange spectator.

Backyard birds and cats can be a delicate mix. Cats are natural hunters and may stalk visiting birds, which is dangerous for the wildlife, so the safest approach is to keep a cat indoors or in a secure enclosed space while feeding stations are busy. Place feeders away from spots where a cat can hide or pounce, and keep them clean to prevent illness. A window perch lets a cat watch birds with no risk to either one. Exotic Shorthairs are usually calm and not very athletic, but instincts still apply. Talk to your vet about indoor enrichment that satisfies a cat's hunting drive safely.

Mango's patience is almost scholarly. Rosa, scattering seed, seems to enjoy the company of everyone who has shown up.

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