Christmas Gift Award: Behind the Smart Bird Feeder, the "Secret Dialogue" between Parents and Nature

Dear readers:

The festive atmosphere is getting stronger and stronger.  With a sincere heart, I want to talk to you about the story between my parents and the smart bird feeder.

Discovering the smart bird feeder:

Last Christmas was approaching, and I was thinking hard about choosing gifts for my parents.  My parents' life after retirement is simple and pure.  They devote a lot of time and energy to the courtyard.  Every morning, they will go to the courtyard to greet the flowers and plants, water them, and trim them, and they never get tired of it.  In the busy intervals, they are always attracted by the birds that come to forage.  They stand quietly by and watch the birds jumping in the grass and shuttling between the branches, with a faint smile on their faces.  I know that they have a special love for these little creatures.  So, I thought of the smart bird feeder, which may be a gift that can bring them convenience and novel experience.  In this way, I brought it home with expectations.

From the garden to the global community:

At first, the parents just wanted to give this smart bird feeder a try. When they downloaded the APP and connected it to the feeder, new fun began quietly. They could clearly see the activities of the birds in the garden through the mobile phone screen in the house. The birds were busy around the feeder without noticing, pecking or resting, and the pictures were vivid and interesting. The parents also learned to take pictures of the birds with the APP. Although the skills were not superb, every photo was full of their joy.

Soon after, they found that there was a small community behind this APP. There were many people who also loved nature and liked to observe birds. Everyone would share the types and habits of birds in their area, as well as some beautiful photos and short videos taken. The parents began to slowly integrate into this community. They first browsed everyone's sharing silently, and occasionally exchanged a few words in a low voice when they saw particularly interesting content. Gradually, they also plucked up the courage to share the stories of the birds in their own gardens and upload those slightly simple photos. Unexpectedly, they received many responses and likes from people, which encouraged them to become more proactive and share more frequently.

Discover new friends and explore new life:

As they became active in the community, my parents met some like-minded friends. Through online communication, they found that they were not far away from each other, so they met offline. When they first met, everyone was a little reserved, but when they talked about birds, they opened up. They began to make appointments to go to places where birds gather, such as nearby wetlands or parks. During these outings, they saw more kinds of birds and heard more diverse bird calls. When my parents came back, they would excitedly tell me what they saw and heard, such as seeing a group of egrets gracefully walking on the water, or hearing the crisp sound of woodpeckers pecking on tree trunks.

They also learned about birds together and attended some small bird knowledge lectures. In this process, my parents learned how to distinguish different species of birds based on their appearance and calls, and also learned about the behavioral changes of some birds in different seasons. In addition, they also participated in local bird protection volunteer activities, helping to set up bird nests and put food in some protected areas to create a better living environment for birds. These new experiences have made parents' lives more colorful, and their faces are always filled with satisfaction and happiness.

A gift, a connection:

Nowadays, the smart bird feeder has become a unique existence in our family life. It allows parents to have a closer connection with nature, and observing birds every day has become an indispensable part of their lives. At the same time, because of it, parents have made new friends and expanded their social circles, and their lives are no longer limited to the small world of home and courtyard. Whenever my parents share with me the interesting pictures they see on the feeder, or tell me about their bird watching experiences with new friends, I can really feel their inner joy and fulfillment.

So, this Christmas, if you are also worried about choosing a gift, you might as well consider a small item like a smart bird feeder. It may be like a small key, opening a journey of life full of surprises and beauty, and building a warm bridge between people and nature, and between people.

May this festival be full of warmth and joy, and bring everyone a beautiful new beginning.