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Mistle Thrush.

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Mistle thrush
scattered leaf piles
disturbing homes




Andrew Hide
7~2~2004

Author notes

Mistle thrush
Turdus viscivorus
This is a pale, black-spotted thrush - large, aggressive and powerful. It stands boldly upright and bounds across the ground while in flight, it has long wings and its tail has whitish edges. It is most likely to be noticed perched high at the top of a tree, singing its fluty song or giving its rattling call in flight.  
from the RSBP

I saw one rummaging through the leaves looking for insects.


Written February 7th, 2004

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  • Peteskid gold member
    July 11
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    nature offers so many wonderful sights and the habits of seeing/understanding are enhanced...PK


  • macandrew
    February 11, 2004
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    very good

    With spring just around the corner this was a wonderful poem. Loved the image, the poem, and the quick lesson on birds.

    thanks,
    John


  • Kitesen
    February 10, 2004
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    It's the beauty of Haiku that the last sentence (line) might call for the same kind of exitement but in a complete other context. Or in this case maybe the environment of other species.
    Edited on Feb 10, 7:13 p.m. because 'confused word'.


  • myron silver member
    February 9, 2004
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    good

    i like this very much...i think your use of the verb "disturbing" is excellent.
    much is implied in this poem & that is one of its greater strengths.

    i just wonder if it needs to be "scattered" rather than "scatters"? (that may keep it more in the moment, perhaps?



    Mistle thrush
    scatters leaf piles
    disturbing homes



    after my copy & paste & editing suggestion i noticed something else so my other question to you, is, why does mistle have a captal letter? does it need one?






  • Ladybug
    February 8, 2004
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    the song of a bird
    and it's many homes!


    Tamara


  • Emmerson
    February 8, 2004
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    da poem

    See now this is why I visit you, where else could I go to both learn ecology and indulge in poetry. I have never heard nor seen a Mistle Thrush before... thank you Poetic Professor Hide

  • Kitesen
    February 8, 2004
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    lively

    I can recall that sound having an small oaktree beside the house and a lot of songbirds (so also thrushes) using it as an hide-out. And of course searching their meals below it.

  • vbgard
    February 8, 2004
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    lovely

    i love the mistlethrush!! Lovely piece


  • Lakota
    February 8, 2004
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    I remember these birds LOL we don't have them here but maybe thats a good thing!

    Lakota x


  • SusanL
    February 8, 2004
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    HE'S BACK!!!!! And with a bang. Lovely little tribute to a lovely little bird. I don't think we have these...Susan

  • Billbard silver member
    February 7, 2004
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    Not knowing what a Mistle Turush was I researched it on the web.Quite a few articles.Am now more knowledgable.Enjoyed the poem.Bill

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