Tag: observing nature

Chipmunk peaking through the opening of a toad house in winter

Cinquain: Chip takes the space

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toad home
gone for winter
Enters fluffy chipmunk
Creates a snug and cozy space
perfect

Cinquain by PamelaWLucas 12/22/17

Inspirational photo by Tara McLaughlin

Toady it’s cold outside and where did you go?

Blue jay on a corn cob

Haiku: On the cob

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Big and loud Blue jay
Mimics calls  Red-shouldered Hawk
Steady flight long-tailed

Haiku by PamelaWLucas 12/20/17

Inspirational photo by Pixabay

Cool facts about the Blue Jay

 

Cinquain: White-Throated Sparrow

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Migrate

North to the east

Pretty song and whistles

Stays near the ground scratching for food

Sweet face

Cinquain by PamelaWLucas 12/17/17

Inspirational photo by Tara McLaughlin 12/17

Lots more about the White-Throated Sparrow

 

Frost on the leaves and twigs

Haiku: Jack Frost

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Natures crystals shine
Cold short-lived before the sun
Run away Jack Frost

Haiku by PamelaWLucas 12/16/17

Inspirational photo by Pixabay

Red-bellied Woodpecker in the snow

Haiku: Winter and the Red-bellied

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Scrounging feeder seeds

Brilliant vertical wonder

Barred back gleaming head

Haiku by PamelaWLucas 12/12/17

Inspirational photo by Pixabay

Find more information here about the spectacular Red-bellied Woodpecker

A Black-capped Chickadee perches on a long ice cycle

Haiku: Winter Wings

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Peck forage find food
Round head and tiny body
Cute and curious

Haiku by PamelaWLucas 12/11/17

Inspirational photo by Pixabay

More about the adorable Black-capped Chickadee

Bluebird house converted into a bird box for the winter

Haiku: Shelter

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Baby birds have flown
Now need a snug winter spot
House becomes a home

Haiku by PamelaWLucas 12/10/17

Inspirational photo by PamelaWLucas 12/10/17

Birds seek a dry warm roost, so turn your birdhouse into a cozy, comfy home.      My converted bluebird house hosted two Carolina wrens last night after the snow stopped. Build it and they will come!

Male cardinal feeding on the snow covered ground

Haiku: Red and white

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Red puffy feathers
Grace the flakes that fall softly
A lovely image

Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 12/9/17

Inspirational photo taken by Tara McLaughlin on this snowy day in Charlottesville, VA 12/9/17

Puffy sparrow in the cold air

Cinquain: Winter birds

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Fluff up
Puff up feathers
Birds will ruffle feathers
Downy feathers insulating
Warming

Cinquain by PamelaWLucas 11/27/17

Inspirational photo by Tara McLaughlin 11/17

colorful autumn leaves covered with morning frost

Haiku: Frosty floor

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Morning chills linger

Lifting from the ground slowly

Awaiting the sun

Inspirational photo by Pixabay