@SusanEllen66, @californiazebra, and all...I hate you can't help out the birds with feeders and a bath. I have a condominium and I have about 6 feeders with sunflower seeds, peanuts, wild bird seed, a special seed mixture with fruit and nuts, and now only 1 birdbath with a little spray. I can't keep them all clean and full always due to my various health issues as they arise, but do my best and attempt to limit the guilt! We have a rat population in my building due to some soffit issues not being repaired properly and an empty condo left with a mess. Those have both been fixed now, so we're working on ridding the building attics of rats.

My birdseed feeders don't help, for sure, as I do occasionally see rats at some. But, we've put out large black traps to kill poison them and are getting it under control. I talked with my neighbors and they've been wonderful. We have a creek at the back of the property and have had rats, raccoons, rabbits, and other small fellas in the woods, but rarely do they invade our buildings.

I would miss my birds if I couldn't keep feeding them. They bring such pleasure, especially during the covid years. I live alone and with health issues, have been somewhat isolated for several years anyway. The birds are a real joy to me. I know them and consider them friends, part of the family almost. They know me as well, so it's pure joy!

I have a couple of pictures for you I'll send from my phone. I took them from the 7th floor at the Davis Building at Mayo Florida last week. I thought you might like seeing what the campus looks like from that perspective. It's quite lovely. Will attach in a few, by cell...
Blessings all...elizabeth