We do both. Love to watch both. Squirrels always look like they're having such fun and birds have such a cute way of cocking their heads looking at you (I suppose trying to guess whether you're a threat or not ???).

At least the squirrels don't "poop" on your freshly washed car so I guess I'll choose them by a squirrel's whisker.

No, but squirrels will chew up your artwork to make nesting material. Nasty, destructive, long-tailed tree-rats.

WMMTY:
A guard dog to keep the squirrels away, or turning the squirrels into meat pies?

A guard dog ... to protect your artwork if it's squirrel accessible. :)

WMMTY: Local news; national news or world news?

Honestly, probably national, has the most immediate impacet (yes, even more than local news) on my life.

WMMTY:
Listening to music/podcasts/sports events with headphones, or having the 'cast loud enough to hear when you're in another room?

Seldom use headphones, but lower volumes are best for me with few exceptions.

WMMTY: Big breakfast; lunch or supper?

probably dinner.

WMMTY:
A game of skill, or a game of chance?

Games of skill

WMMTY: Fun or winning? (I know, both would be nice :) )

It's fun to win, but overall, I find close games more fun, win or lose. No real fun to walk all over your opponent.

WMMTY:
Secure computer system, or easily usable computer system?

Not sure. Certain want security but easily usable is a real plus.

WMMTY: Dogs or cats?

Cats, if I have to have mammals around.

WMMTY:
Thunderstorm watching, or viewing a snowfield?

Both are interesting. If I'm looking for something peaceful ... snowfields are the answer. If I'm looking for a bit of flashy presentation ... a good tunderstorm fits the bill.

Probably the snowfield would barely inch out my preference.

Oops. Forgot the WWM part. WMMTY ... getting to a destination quickly or enjoying the scenery on the way?

That greatly depends on whether or not I have a deadline. Usually do, of course.

WMMTY:
Tree pollen or grass pollen?

Hmmm ... that's a little like ...

WMMTY: Flat tire or out of gas on a country road late at night?

I'd rather deal with a flat, easier to fix, generally.

WMMTY:
Essence or existentialism?