Pink Galah sitting on seed block perch
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Two for the Price of One

Six Word Photo Story Challenge: Freestyle

Sandi Parsons
2 min readMay 25, 2022

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It’s a swing, AND it’s food!

What if the birdies don’t like it?

COVID was wreaking havoc on supply chains. Thousands of workers were off sick, from factories to transport. The gaps in the shopping aisles were alarming.

I was on a hunt and gather mission. Food for us, food for the puppies and food for the birdies.

I had everything I needed (well, everything I could get my hands on and a few alternatives). All I needed now was something for the birdies. But instead of blocks of sunflower seed, there was a gaping hole on the shelf.

Sure, they’re wild birds. But it’s not fair to stop feeding them without warning. Our house has become a part of their supply chain. They don’t understand logistical issues. So I chose something different.

As you can see, it turns out I needn’t have worried. This new “deluxe seed block’’ comes with a bonus — there’s nothing like sitting on your food as you munch away.

I guess a change is as good as a holiday.

More Six Word Photo Stories in the Bird Saga from Sandi:

Part 1: Australian Ringnecks in The Bed and Breakfast Joint is Open

Part 2: The Pink Galahs Came Back

Part 3: How To Live Your Best Life

Part 4: The White Cockatoos Have Moved In

Part 5: Feeding Time at the Menagerie

Sandi Parsons is an award-winning school librarian with over 20 years experience working in educational libraries. She lives with her favorite husband and two problem puppies and a wingspan of wild birds.

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Sandi Parsons
Six Word Photo Story Challenge

Sandi Parsons lives & breathes stories as a reader, writer, and storyteller📚 Kidlit specialist, dipping her toes in the big kid’s pool.