Oh yes, I'm a Raptor, but don't you know,
that eating fish is the only way I go.
Unsuspecting are the fish I spy,
As I spot them from the sky.
Then its down to take a plunge,
Talons ready as I lunge.
I am equipped with a special toe,
so there's less chance the fish will go.
It's opposable to help me grip,
Those slippery fish that like to flip.
Through the air, it's fish head in the front,
For that lessens the wind's brunt.
Finally, it is time eat,
I have no care to be neat.
As for me, the heron, patience is the name,
A long motionless wait is my game.
I plan to stand oh so still,
As I wait to stab you with my bill.
As a graceful Snowy, I prefer to dance,
Across the water I will prance.
As I drag my yellow feet,
I'm sure to find some fish to eat.
Not every bird thinks fresh is best,
As a Vulture, I differ from the rest.
I don't like to gloat,
but check out this beauty I found afloat.
If you see me cleaning its head,
One things for sure, this fish is dead!
Tammy Karr
Delightful poem! The 1st and 3rd pics of the osprey are wonderful. I especially like the osprey staring at the camera with its headless catch in the 3rd. Very cool. And, that GBH scored a huge sushi meal. Awesome captures not only by the birds but you too.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comments! The Osprey had quite the expression as he flew by!
DeleteGreat photos, and a funny and educational poem! Love the Osprey shots. Vultures, as "nature's garbage collectors" are often underappreciated.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! Vultures are definitely very helpful birds! I find them intriguing to watch as well!
DeleteI would hate to be a fish lol.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Adam!
DeleteGreat post Tammy! Loved the poem and photography. Great theme of fish-eating birds too. Really great.
ReplyDeleteThank you Robert! I appreciate your comments!!
DeleteGreat series of photos Tammy, there are spectacular images.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Irma
Thanks so much Irma!
DeleteHow fun, Tammy! Love the poem and the wonderful photos accompanying it.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much!
DeleteI loved the poem, keep writing! Lovely photos too
ReplyDeleteThank you Terry!
DeleteLove it. To cute love the osprey photos
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteHa! Delightful Tammy, and really great images.
ReplyDeleteYou've got me hankering' for fish
Thank you Laurence!
DeleteA very fun read with story-telling pictures.
ReplyDeleteSo creative! And the shots are perfect as usual. Very entertaining.
ReplyDeleteA most wonderful post, Tammy! Your poem put a big smile on my face and I am in awe of your impressive photographs. This is a great educational post for children and adults as well. Thoroughly enjoyable and so much fun!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant stuff, Tammy! A very well-written poem with with great images to accompany it.
ReplyDeleteWow! Another poet! Who knew! What a fun read and great photos to go with it! Love it!
ReplyDeleteMarvelous, Tammy! You should make this into a book!
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