Birdwatching Station No. 1

The birds near the house are different from the birds in the woods, and the birds in the woods are different from the birds in the fields.

In the name of birdwatching diversity, we decide to make a comfortable hangout where woods meet field.



Straight ahead, dead center, in that dark alcove -- that's the spot.

The ground is sloping so we couldn't simply lay pavers (the idea is to get relief from burrs & dust underfoot).
We build a frame of pressure-treated 2x6.



Jonathan prepares a laser; we'll shim the platform to level with cinder blocks.



Waa-Laa! Mary assumes the bird-watching position.
(She's dog-sitting "Snickers" for vacationing friends)



Ditto, Jonathan.