My home is in the scorched desert
I build many homely nests
I live in only one.
The others are just to keep...
the predators guessing.
A contest entry
- Name That Bird 6 (Cactus Wren) by MagicLady.
300 points, ended April 30, 2008, 3 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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I like your use of descriptive words in your poem. I have noticed an improvement and I know your poetry will continue to grow and improve.
The cactus wren is a skittish creature, so it is difficult to get too close. They are also very noisy, and when building their nest they will scream and 'bark' at anyone (including dogs on leashes) that may interfere with their project.
They are late sleepers and an early bird-watcher may surprise them still dozing in the snug nest. Although their grating song is hardly musical, it is a most evocative sound for those who love the desert.
Cactus Wren destroy the nests of other bird species, pecking or removing their eggs, and can lower the breeding density of other desert birds.
Cheryl
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trying to peek and find some clues, since I have no idea about the identity of this bird ... it seems not to exist in france (at least not in my garden
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a great short verse in homage to the mysterious birdie ...
maa
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OH, this is very good. I like this. I think you do the bird a great tribute without telling its name.
Sam
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