Birds of the Wetland: Poem

 

Birds of the Wetland

In the wet grasslands

The battle to eat and feed never ends.

The are stunning feathered birds on the trees –

They have to feed the hungry chicks.

Classic side view –

A bird has his way with an apple snail.

An apple snail a day

Or couple hundred keep the munchies at bay.

Summer pounds rich with seafoods.

Birds do not need any boots.

Here is a juvenile night Heron

That entertains like an adult baron.

Sky got traffic

As Osprey on the hunt

Got a fish from the mud.

Bold Eagle spotted a fat catch.

Smart Egret finds shade

On a very hot afternoon.

The tall grass is very cool.

Slender, elegant blue Heron

Isolated to fly

In the pure blue sky.

The Wood Duck in colorful feathers

Has the vibrant breeding look eclipses.

Fantastic capture

Of my adventure

Left stunning water reflection

And my deep appreciation.

Rosie, the spoonbill, is a special bird

With a flat, spoon-shaped bill

To feed the meal.

The delicate pink with bright reds

Come with aerodynamic legs,

Unmistakable fabulous

And monogamous.

Spoonbill showing the impressive wingspan

Marching by in the swamp.

Tomshinsky@2026