When Maddie was younger, I spent 2 months living in a Condo in
Florida, that was right on the beach, for my job. I could have
never done this with Murph, but I'd take her to the beach and
let her off the leash. She absolutely loved chasing the birds
into the surf. Never came remotely close to catching one, but
loved the chase.

Both her and Murph ignore the birds in their own back yard
though. Been many a time that I've looked out the window to see
Murph laying near his dog dish, watching a bird perched on it,
using it as it's own personal bird bath.

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