It seems that everyone waits around the bus stop in NYC — in this case, humans and birds alike.

As passengers and I waited for the bus to arrive, a group of pigeons fluttered around closeby. One pigeon left its group and walked over to where I stood and stopped a few inches from my foot. Its actions surprised me because they usually keep their distance, unless perhaps you are feeding them. But even then, they are very careful. So, I wondered why it approached me. Within a few seconds, I realized why it behaved the way it did.

Right next to my foot was a crack in the sidewalk, which I hadn’t noticed before. The crack was filled with rainwater. The thirsty bird sipped the water from its personal fountain and stopped only to look at me every so often.

Soon the bus came and the pigeon and its friends flew out of the way. The passengers and I got on the bus and went on our merry way.

Have an awesome week!

Paz

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