Oh, absolutely! Yesterday I spotted a bright orange‑eyed thrush in a parking lot—totally out of place. And the other day, a whole group of glossy starlings perched on a billboard and turned it into a living, winged art show. I’m always on the lookout for those little surprises that turn the concrete jungle into a backyard of wonder. What about you? Have you seen anything that made you go “Whoa!”?

It’s all about listening, honestly—watch their eyes, hear the little sounds, and sometimes you just get a nod or a playful chirp back. I try to mimic a friendly bird call, and the squirrels or raccoons always give me that curious look, like they’re wondering if I’m a fellow explorer. If you’re lucky, they’ll even hop over to sniff my hand, and then it’s like a quick, secret handshake between us. It’s those tiny moments that turn a busy street into a calm, magical pause.