Large beaks and flat heads
Gray ladies and vibrant males
Seeks the green forests
Haiku by PamelaWLucas 4/5/18
Inspirational photo by Pinterest
Up close on male and female Purple Finch
Large beaks and flat heads
Gray ladies and vibrant males
Seeks the green forests
Haiku by PamelaWLucas 4/5/18
Inspirational photo by Pinterest
Up close on male and female Purple Finch
Small ground-dwelling birds
Swift runners short burst flyers
Home in chaparral
Haiku by PamelaWLucas 4/4/18
Inspirational photos by Pixabay
Interesting facts about California Quail
Majestic in flight
Female builds constructs her nest
Fierce nest protectors

Haiku by PamelaWLucas 4/3/18
Inspirational photo by Pinterest
A symbol for the State of Oklahoma.
Read about this wonder that eats its weight in gold each year devouring non-useful and harmful insect species such as grasshoppers, crickets, and beetles and hear their obnoxious calls.
True desert dwellers
Noisy chatter all the day
Thorny makes a home
Haiku by PamelaWLucas 4/2/18
Inspirational photo by Pixabay
The Cactus wren is an official state symbol for Arizona. Hear its noisy call.
National symbol
Beloved and filled with strength
Visual beauty
Haiku by PamelaWLucas 4/1/18
Inspirational photo by StateSymbolsUSA.org
The Bald American Eagle is noted for its beauty and strength. This amazing bird is native to the United States.
Red bird touches hearts
See her, you see him, always
Each give tender beaks
Haiku by PamelaWLucas 3/28/18
Inspirational photo by Pinterest
The Northern Cardinal is the state bird of seven states, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia, which is more than any other bird.
Sunshine on deep blues
Mating pair nesting ready
Little ones come soon
Haiku by PamelaWLucas 3/27/18
Inspirational photo by “Loudoun Now”
The Eastern bluebird is a state symbol for Missouri and New York.