A KIND SOUL'S WAY OF CARING FOR SOME OF GOD'S WINGED CREATURES

Richard visits the Manhattan Beach pier daily to provide TLC for the pigeons, sea gulls and other winged creatures who inhabit the area. Using a simple plastic bottle, Richard pours water to make a puddle so that the birds can have a drink of fresh water. As he pours, many of his little friends take advantage of the opportunity to have a shower; some of them raising their little wings to wash their "wing pits" as they revel in this daily ritual. They know this man, and if Richard should be a little late for his appointment, his little friends will be waiting. Today some of them were perched on his arm and hand as he was opening the small packet of birdseed, but the birdseed is scattered over a wide area so that every bird is assured of getting their fair share. And when it's over, only a small puddle remains. You can witness this heart-warming event which takes place daily at the pier, usually just before noon. You'll know if you missed it because you'll see the puddle.