Friends with Benefits by redy4et

Friends with Benefits

Sometimes a picture's worth a thousand words but in this case, the story is more interesting. I was waiting on the corner near 5th Avenue and 59th where all the horse carriages begin their journey around Central Park. I watched in amusement as this horse was eating, surrounded by pigeons who were getting in on the leftovers. At first I figured that the horse was carelessly
dropping some of his dinner outside the bucket and the birds were taking advantage of the situation. But No. After eating voraciously for 5 minutes or so, the horse deliberately picked up the bucket and dumped it over, spilling some of the contents into the street so his bird companions could get their fair share! Then he righted the bucket and ate some more. He did this four or five times- each was so quick I couldn't capture it ( I did try). Anyway, I must have watched for about 15 minutes as they dined together curbside in a very unique symbiotic relationship. It was utterly amazing.
At least it's not Beef-a-Reeno.
Seinfeld reference.
Nice shot.
April 26th, 2015  
I daresay the driver of this horse carriage will know this happens and put out enough for all! Nice horse!
April 26th, 2015  
What an amazing story! What a kind beautiful horse :) Thanks for sharing the story - such a pity you couldn't capture him doing his deed! Fav
April 26th, 2015  
lovely story and matching shot.
April 26th, 2015  
no that is just adorable. isn't is great how animals can share without needing someone to tell them to do so.
April 26th, 2015  
Love the story and the shot. Aren't animals wonderful. The horse knew exactly how to take care of his little bitty bird friends.
April 26th, 2015  
Great shot.
April 26th, 2015  
Awesome picture and.
April 26th, 2015  
Super capture
April 26th, 2015  
Fantastic story.
April 26th, 2015  
What a wonderful story....thank you so much for sharing! It must have been amazing to watch them eat together in this manner!
April 27th, 2015  
Oh boy, I hope there's enough to go around
April 28th, 2015  
Awwwwwww such a wonderful capture and story!! I just love it.
April 30th, 2015  
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