Few species in the animal kingdom give people as much everyday joy as birds do. Their capacity to inspire us knows no bounds, from their plumage to their song to their ability to fly. This gets repaid in feeders and birdbaths, and for the most hardcore enthusiasts, there’s even a hobby dedicated to observing them.

This video from Karen Han and Brian David Gilbert extolls the simple pleasures of birdwatching, a nerdy pastime that is also completely innocent and wholesome. Innocent, that is, until the Bird God gets involved.