When I passed by the Vanier Garden I wasn’t initially surprised to see bird feeders. They are a staple of many gardens, because the hospitality given to birds doesn't demand a lot from humans. Birds are also much more appreciated than other wild animals; insects are despised for eating the plants and leaves as well as potentially stinging humans. Other tiny mammals such as squirrels or rodents are seen as a pest that steals fruit and vegetables growing in gardens. Yet birds are treated with a lot of hospitality. Maybe it is because they eat unwanted bugs or because due to non-intrusive…