Since I recently moved into a new apartment with a balcony that I can actually see from inside, I decided to
attempt to attract some birds with a bird feeder. At Walmart I found a bell-shaped glued conglomeration of different birdseeds for about $2, and figured this was worth a test to see if I could attract any birds.
I hung the seed bell right outside the window next to my desk, and for 2-3 days nothing happened.
During that time I only happened to be at home in the morning and twilight hours, but one evening I noticed a bird on the bell! As I approached the window the bird quickly flew away.
I saw him again the next morning, and this time he had a friend, but any motion on my part to get closer to the window scared them off again.
One time I noticed he only flew off to the nearby roofline, so I grabbed my camera and managed to snap a few photos. The photos themselves sucked cuz the lighting was dim and overcast...