BIRDS OF FALL...AND WINTER

Pine Siskin on the edge after drinking water

The fearless bandit, the Chickadee, constantly in motion,

but steady in his resolve to gather as many black

oil sunflower seeds as it can

The red-breasted nuthatch, and his cousin with

the white breast, chirp as they move about
the rough-surfaced trunks and branches as if these

were made of smooth plastic

We never cease to be amazed by our sturdy winged friends who manage to stay in this frigid winter country, rather than head south like many of their fellow birds. Maybe it's the long flight, or the risks along the way. I think it may be that they are comfortable and content in this pristine environment, that offers them all they need to make it through.