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Belted Kingfisher

I wait in silence Certain of my advantage A little patience Delivers delicious fish Exuberantly gobbled W3 Prompt #188: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Indira, prompts us to write in any form and on any subject, adding a “comic touch.” Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #445 – Wait (16 words) I. J.’s Birds of the WeekContinue reading “Belted Kingfisher”

North American Rock Wren

Withering desert heat Grown men whine like small children Only the strong thrive Little songbirds sing from rocky outcrops Warning the weak and weary wanderers I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation CXLII

Grateful Turkey

I decided to soak up some sun Take a dust bath in sand – so much fun! But I heard on the way Is Thanksgiving day So it’s probably best that I run. I. J. ‘s Birds of the World Invitation CXLI Sandee’s Awww Mondays

Cooper’s Hawk

I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation CXXXV

In Flight

The spirit of flight Dressed in yellow and orangeColorful landings Sunday Stills Monthly #Color Challenge: Vibrant Yellow and Orange Hues

Guess what this is?

Take a guess and right you’d be A bird app not needed for identity A red-headed woodpecker — obviously I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation CXXIII Becky’s Squares – “simply red.”

Pine Warbler

Searching for dropped seedWarblers appear ‘neath pine treesSmiles simply summoned I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation CXVIII Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – May 27, 2025

Mimic

A hundred different songs I hear Outside my window loud and clear So many birds there must be Singing bright and joyfully I peek through the window blind A solo mockingbird I find “Northern Mockingbirds can learn as many as 200 songs, and often mimic sounds in their environment including other birds, car alarms, andContinue reading “Mimic”

Pileated Woodpecker

Nothing covert about this bird A red feather-do quite absurd Loud knock-knocking on a tree Not much searching required to see The largest North American woodpecker there be I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation CIV

Black Skimmer

I had only once seen a Black Skimmer. It was in flight above a marsh, skimming the surface for small fish, too far off to get a good look at it. I was delighted to find an entire flock of these strange looking birds at a state park beach in northeastern Florida. I. J.’s BirdsContinue reading “Black Skimmer”