I’m not an expert in birds. In fact, the only birds I like are hummingbirds. Despite my opinion on our feathered friends, I have noticed there have been a lot of them in my backyard over the last couple of days. Even my cats, Jenny and Cannoli, have seen them. I won’t let them outside, so they’ve been staring out the window. Cannoli’s been making bird noises, trying to draw them in. Jenny’s been trying as well, but she’s mute and her attempts come out as gasps. If I had to guess, the reason for the birds’ increased activity is that they’re building nests, getting ready to lay eggs.