Rock Pigeons.
When the temperature dips below zero
Pigeons huddle on utility lines
A solo lark twitters as it flies
The dog stands with one foot raised
And smoke continuously rises
From the bay
And sails away.
Three-legged dog.
Beech Hill List
Beginning at 9 a.m., I hiked the open trail.
1. Horned Lark
2. American Crow* (v)
3. Black-capped Chickadee** (v)
Elsewhere
4. Northern Cardinal
5. Herring Gull
6. Rock Pigeon
7. European Starling
v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Sea smoke.
Tags: American crow, black-capped chickadee, European starling, herring gull, horned lark, northern cardinal, rock pigeon
