This week's
And a Fine, Fruitful, Fanciful, Feathery letter it is, too!
L to R: Female Cardinal, Female House Finch, Male House Finch
(photo taken January 22, 2013)
RECENTLY
A Few of our Feathered Friends
Gathered 'round out here, as of late;
"We're aiming to discern," said they
"The Fare at our dear Shady's plate."
"We know she's Fairly Friendly,
On that we do agree.
But the Food we're finding lately
is not always of First Degree."
"In fact, it's not the quality
Of which we're Finding Fault . . .
It seems it's just the quantity -
More or Less; is what it's called."
"There seems always more on 'snow days'
And when she's "got it all right,"
The snow - then it goes, as does the food -
So Foraging again is our plight!"
"So "Pretty Please," Ms Shady dear,
Won't you please yet reconsider
Being a bit more generous;
By providing more from your larder?"
I listened then to their chattering;
Their chirping grew louder and louder.
It gave me pause and helped me to move
Dipping much more from the Larder.
Oh! Please don't call me stingy.
I meant not to earn such a 'brand,'
I do truly love my sweet bird Friends . . .
They have ME "eating out of THEIR hand!"
(This time we add a goldfinch and a downy woodpecker to the "mix!")
We're hearing reports of snowstorms on the horizon. I'd best refill all the feeders today! :-)
Have a great day!
SG
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