Black Hills Audubon Society

Too Early Bird

"What are YOU doing here?" I asked the Robin.
His breast puffed up and enduring the cold.
It is only February 15th.
You are not due to arrive for months.
You came too early you are too bold.

I ran for my camera,
to document such an event.
But you flew away.

"Where did you go to get food and warmth?"
Or were you just on your way~
to surprise some one else
this cold, snowy, blustery, winter day.

by Elaine I. Dougovito

Elaine I. Dougovito is a birder in the U. P. of Michigan.

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