Bird's Opening - My Style

I've ever tried this lines before. It's quite powerful as most of your opponent may not be aware of how to counter this variations.
Bird's a waste of time...White by then lost a tempo on the very first move...He's got a cramped position by move 15 while Black is just too anxious when to breach the battlefield...If Bird occurs OTB I like the chances of Black's..
It was quite popular in the Romantic 19th century. But few serious players try to earn a living from it today for the reasons you point out. It is sound, but has its problems and Black has no special worries except from a booked-up specialist.