I went for a walk in my neighborhood and I heard a recording saying that I was on video. I guess the house has a surveillance system that detects pedestrians and then plays the message. A few houses down another house had the same kind of system.

I felt startled, uncomfortable but also confused. I can see the cameras, why do they need to play a message? (maybe it is for accessibility?). In that moment, I really could use some trust and warmth. I would much prefer a "good morning" from a neighbor than this recorded message.

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I saw some dark eyed juncos over the past few days around our yard in Rutherford, NJ. In our area we only see them in the winter. I like these little birds! They have a nice gray and white coloring. I like their attitude too. I see then in little groups, busily but playfully foraging. At least that's how it looks to me!

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Dark-eyed_Junco/photo-gallery/472917

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